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Stuart Bathgate: Romanov’s ruinous reign at Hearts

AT the height of his power, Vladimir Romanov liked to host lavish parties in his adoptive home town of Kaunas. Waiters would circulate with trays of vodka and pickles, and at one do attended by Scots guests a bear turned up – apparently being admitted because it was mistaken for then Hearts…

Heads will roll at Hearts

THE men charged with saving Hearts last night vowed that cuts and negotiations with potential buyers would come quickly to give the stricken club the best chance of survival.

Celtic's absence slammed

ST MIRREN captain Jim Goodwin last night let rip at league chiefs and accused them of making a mockery of the big kick-off.

Victor Wanyama's well worth £25m

FORMER Celtic skipper Tom Boyd reckons his old side should demand £25million for wanted man Victor Wanyama.

David Weir: SPL could end up marooned

DAVIE WEIR fears it will be the final nail in the coffin of Scotland’s top flight if Hearts go the same way as Rangers.

Celtic’s Gaelic guru to impart winning mentality

WHEN Dermot Desmond turned Neil Lennon’s gaze in the direction of Jim McGuinness last year, it was not something he would have done for just any old Gaelic football manager.

Hearts: ‘Nightmare for Gary Locke in his dream job’

DAVID WEIR shared what he still regards as one of his happiest days in football with Gary Locke, looking on in delight at Celtic Park 15 years ago when his injured colleague stepped forward to lift the Scottish Cup.

Hearts administration: ‘Job losses inevitable’

THE Foundation of Hearts chairman Ian Murray last night welcomed the appointment of BDO as the administrators at Tynecastle, insisting the legal move brought some much-needed clarity to the situation.

Hearts docked 15 points as they go into administration

Tynecastle side docked 15 points as fixtures are announced for new SPL season.