Motherwell refuse to let Hearts talk to McGhee over manager job
Published Date:
23 May 2008
By BARRY ANDERSON
HEARTS have officially approached Motherwell for permission to speak to Mark McGhee about the managerial vacancy at Tynecastle, however the Fir Park club have refused their request.
As first revealed in Thursday's Evening News, Vladimir Romanov has already held detailed discussions in private with McGhee about the possibility of him taking control of Hearts next season.
This led to a request from Tynecastle to hold official talks, which has now been rejected. John Boyle, the Motherwell chairman, has been aware of Romanov's interest in his manager for some time but wants to retain his services if at all possible.
Several issues remain unresolved between McGhee and Hearts following their previous talks, notably that the former striker wants concrete assurance in the form of a contract clause stating that there will be no interference in team selection.
However, the Edinburgh club are keen to secure the former Leicester City and Wolves manager after he guided Motherwell into the UEFA Cup, and have now gone public with their intentions.
A statement on the Hearts website today read: "Heart of Midlothian Football Club (Hearts) announces today (Friday 23rd May) that it has approached Motherwell Football Club to seek permission to speak to Mark McGhee about the managerial position at Tynecastle.
"A spokesperson for Hearts said: 'We have requested permission from Motherwell to speak to their manager about the possibility of him becoming the new manager of Hearts.'"
Motherwell's response read: "Motherwell Football Club can today confirm that it has received an official approach from Heart of Midlothian Football Club, seeking permission to speak with current manager Mark McGhee about the vacant managerial role at Tynecastle.
"After consideration, the Motherwell FC board of directors have decided to refuse this request."
Hearts supporters would welcome McGhee's arrival given the stability he could provide, however an appointment depends on further discussions taking place and whether he can attain his stipulated guarantees.
The full article contains 327 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
23 May 2008 4:10 PM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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