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Published Date: 09 July 2008
IAN HOLLOWAY has become the latest name to be linked with the Hearts manager's job.
And the former QPR, Leicester and Plymouth boss admits he would relish the Tynecastle challenge.

His agent has held talks with Hearts, who have been searching for a permanent boss since January.

Holloway, 45, left Leicester at the end of last
season, following their relegation to Coca-Cola League One.

Hearts have ruled out appointing a Scottish manager, with majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov citing concerns about the "local footballing mafia", but an English boss such as Holloway could fit the bill.

Holloway said: "Hearts have spoken to my agent at length and are aware that I am interested in the job.

"I believe they want to talk to me but they have concerns due to the fact I don't have my (UEFA) pro-licence.

"I don't know if that is going to cause a problem but I am working towards it and my assistant Tim Breacker already has his full UEFA pro-licence so, hopefully, that will overcome the problem.

"We will have to see what happens but I am definitely interested in the job."

Meanwhile Bradford manager Stuart McCall has dismissed speculation linking him to Hearts as "a load of tosh".

The former Rangers and Scotland midfielder said: "I know nothing about it. It sounds like a load of tosh.

"The only link I can possibly think of is that Campbell Ogilvie, the Hearts chief executive, used to be secretary at Rangers.

"But I've not heard anything at all and I don't expect to."





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  • Last Updated: 09 July 2008 1:21 PM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Heart of Midlothian FC
 
1

Johnny Jambo,

09/07/2008 13:30:02
Ian Holloway would not last 5 minutes under Romanov, he is his own man and would take no 5h*t so therefore out of the frame now.
He has just had the same style from Milan Mandaric.
2

GrahamL,

09/07/2008 13:31:01
Vlad and Ollie? At the same club?
I can say one thing - the press releases will be insane!

Seems like a decent bloke, not 100% convinced of his ability as a manager yet, but still. He's a proper manager, and I suspect wouldn't put up with much sh*t from Vlad. Which is pretty much my sole criterion for whether I'd be happy with the new manager...
3

Lenny,

09/07/2008 13:41:52
#1 JJ

Hi mate, I agree I really cant see this one happening. I cant see Holloway putting up with Vlads meddling.

re Holloway, I think he is an excellent lad and very very funny, although I'm not sure his record is actually all that good.
4

hibbyspurs,

09/07/2008 13:44:06
#2 Graham

Thats the real issue though isnt it? He might not put up with any "sh*t from vlad" as you put it but then it is Vlads ball (sorry its 95% vlads ball) & if the manager dont want to play Vlads way then he'll be sacked in a heart beat....
5

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09/07/2008 13:48:17
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GrahamL,

09/07/2008 13:50:45
#4 That's one way of looking at it. An alternative view would be that if (and it's a huge if) we get a manager in who obviously wouldn't put up with meddling then maybe Vlad has agreed to keep his big nose out.
But I guess it depends on how optimistic one feels today...
7

Who's it gonna be? ,

09/07/2008 13:53:31
"a load of Tosh"

Correct.
8

Addie,

Plymouth 09/07/2008 13:58:37
Ollie is his own man - he has a preference of players and sticks by them - Barry Hayles for starters.

This is the guy who said that he has green blood though him when asked if he is staying at Plymouth and then goes to Leicester within 24 hours.

He is likeable and does bring out the best in his players but his loyalty and the fact he is one of the most outspoken managers around will make him last only 5 mins under Romanov.
9

Jam Tarts 1874,

On the Rebound 09/07/2008 14:13:59
Good to see the EEN getting on with the business of scouring other news' websites to get up to date with the news! Well done!
10

GrahamL,

09/07/2008 14:15:02
"To put it in gentleman's terms if you've been out for a night and you're looking for a young lady and you pull one, some weeks they're good looking and some weeks they're not the best. Our performance today would have been not the best looking bird but at least we got her in the taxi. She weren't the best looking lady we ended up taking home but she was very pleasant and very nice, so thanks very much, let's have a coffee"
11

blackley,

Edinburgh 09/07/2008 14:19:14
Holloway is a bit of a nutcase. I predict disaster.
12

GrahamL,

09/07/2008 14:24:17
SF offically left now:

http://www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HeartsNewsDetail/0,,10289~1340693,00.html

Seems a shame, always reckoned he should have been offered his old job back once a new boss came in. But hope he'll do well in the future. And buy Elliot for whatever club he ends up at...
13

KingKenny,

09/07/2008 14:29:39
Holloway made many time kill His team. I don't like that. but Levein and McGhee fail Championship..I will see what happen Hearts made New Coach.
14

Gordon Smiths 364,

Edinburgh 09/07/2008 14:32:11
It seems that any manager (S McCall the 6th/7th) linked to hearts can't distance themselfs fast enough with hearts, only the raving lunatics want anything to do with the asylum.
15

InsideOutside,

09/07/2008 15:04:54
#14,

Get a grip you diddy. Read the article and if you must, post a comment but take a leaf out of (arrrrgh, don't want to admit it!!!!!) Dublin's #5. Not drivel spouted from the mouth of someone keeking it that Hearts might actually appoint a British manager and sign some players before 31st August.
16

Lenny,

09/07/2008 15:20:51
CJ

Mixu had the same management background as Craig Levein, probably better in fact. I assume that Levien would be more than welcome at Hearts however?

Oh, I forgot, he must be a huddy as he is a Hibee yeah?
17

Who?,

09/07/2008 15:22:49
Holloway will be a disaster.

He is one of these guys who likes to be a bit of a lad, not necessarily a bad thing but he would be more interested in his own PR and profile than succeeding at hearts.

Like Mcghee has no loyalty and would walk when the first decent offer came along.
18

Johnny Jambo,

09/07/2008 15:26:24
#3 Lenny, yes I agree mate, he is not a proven success although he is a bit of a "good Guy" I believe, fun smiles etc within the playing staff.
19

Who?,

09/07/2008 15:27:20
#17 mixu is a dead man walking- just like JC after the micky mouse cup win.

JC was a deadman walking due to the player revolts and his signing policy. But the biggest factor was the loyalty displayed by the hibs fans. From the first minute until the last the pink brazilians were more interested in barrating and abusing their own players than actually giving them encouragement and support.

Mixu is getting the same "support" from those pink brazilians as are his players. No wonder mixu is bricking it at the prospect of actually making a big signing. The player will be dammed from the minute Go if the hobo support feel he's not up to scratch.
20

Lenny,

09/07/2008 15:40:16
CJ

No bud, just saying they have similar backgrounds. On what basis to you come to the conclusion Mixu is a huddy? Baring in mind he has been at Hibs for 6 months only and turned our season round with someone elses team.

I see your point however.

Who? - You are wasting your time replying to me.
21

Who?,

09/07/2008 15:50:20
Lenny- still got the chip on your sholder about supporting the wee team...
22

Lenny,

09/07/2008 15:52:32
Who?

Nah, no chips here dude. I know the team I support is wee. If I wanted to support a big team I would support Rangers or Celtic. Not some wee team from Edinburgh that has won 4 Leagues in its history. If you see may point, which I very much doubt.

Still completely stupid and deluded?
23

Lenny,

09/07/2008 16:42:37
CJ,

I actually dont think Mixu has done too badly in a testing time. I doubt anyone else would have done much better.

But I see your point that you were replying to earlier posters. I shouldnt really get involved. but well you know what its like....
24

billy orange,

09/07/2008 17:14:31
It was the Scottish media SPL/SFA that chose
To alienate Romanov due to their historically
Xenophobic views. NO OUTSIDERS ALLOWED
25

husref musimec,

09/07/2008 18:04:48
just another name pulled out the hat, if offered he wont take it, no manager with any ambition or self respect would.

another thing- why does this forum always end up to be a farce??

i.e- your a hibby- u smell!
your a jambo-u stink!
my dads bigger than yours!

PATHETIC!!!

LOOKIN FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN WE ACTUALLY HAVE A GOOD FOOTY DISCUSSION ON HERE!
26

Granton Gadgie,

Closer still 09/07/2008 18:07:08
# 27,BO.
I see you've posted more or less the same comment on a number of posts. Can you expand on your comment? or are you too busy working at keeping your life expectancy shorter than someone living in a third world country. If you are I'll chip in with a pack of 20 deep fried Embassy fags for you, only too happy to help.
27

victorian of gorgie ,

09/07/2008 19:10:19
i would be well chuffed if it happened but can't see it.

i'm only about getting ANY manager by the way.

28

jdships,

09/07/2008 19:35:14
Look at I H's track record and look at Romanov's track record and you will, I'm sure, agree they deserve each other.
A match made in "Hell" ( yet again) perhaps !!
29

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09/07/2008 20:33:42
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30

Mr Weir's sore chuff,

09/07/2008 20:42:34
Holloway is a nutter, but funny with it.

Makela? - Worst signing Hearts have EVER made.

Frail? - no comment.
31

Wee Beauty,

09/07/2008 20:46:26
If Romanov is seriously considering Holloway, it might be a ploy by Vlad to appoint a manager who he knows will quit at the first hint of any interference paving the way for Vlad to appoint some puppet for the remainder of the season.
32

Happy Harry ,

09/07/2008 22:43:54
?
33

notonurnelly,

10/07/2008 09:02:39
Could always get the hobo legend Frank Sauzee to take the job.to sicken the umwashed from leith.
34

Boab84,

The Burgh 10/07/2008 09:40:10
I'm just happy that they are "CONSIDERING" a manager that can at least speak english!! That's always a good start!!
35

Boab84,

The Burgh 10/07/2008 09:42:16
# 35 "ploy by Vlad to appoint a manager who he knows will quit at the first hint of any interference paving the way for Vlad to appoint some puppet for the remainder of the season"

Why oh why would Romanov do that???? Ye's he's a bit away with it but financially that's just stupid!! He'd have to fork out compensation for ending any contract early!!

 

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