We didn't want to lose him but he had a clause in his contract stating that, if a club met the agreed asking price, he could go.
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Mr Romanov was not wanting to take the club off my hands but he was wanting to buy a share in the club, ... His idea at that time was to bring in some players and sell them on. But he has gone a lot further at Hearts and there is no doubt the players he is bringing in look exceptional.Eddie Thompson
I've met Mr Romanov a number of times and so far it looks as though he is doing what's required for Hearts and their fans, ... No-one can knock that in any way whatsoever. We're all different in our own way. Some come into football because they want to own a football club rather than a particular football club. Others come in because they want to prove a point. I came in because I was emotionally involved with the club. There was only one club for me.
Eddie Thompson
They're having peaks and valleys, but by and large they're incredibly happy. We love these girls dearly.
Eddie Thompson
Gordon has done a very good job. I have loads of applications from top managers throughout the UK in my top drawer, but I haven't opened the drawer for weeks,
Eddie Thompson
I deliberately put the issue of the manager out of my head as I wanted to concentrate on staying in the Premierleague first, but starting from tomorrow we can consider where we go. Gordon has done an excellent job for us.
Eddie Thompson
We have agreed the fee with Celtic and Mark passed his medical this morning.
Eddie Thompson
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