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Sporting director search on hold

Legend Jefferies back at Hearts in advisory role

Return: Jim Jefferies (pic: SNS Group) Hearts have paused their search for a sporting director and have instead turned to their Scottish Cup-winning manager Jim Jefferies for ‘guidance’ over theRead More

Court of Session ruling

Hearts’ relegation battle goes to arbitration panel

Battle: Ann Budge (pic: SNS Group) Hearts and Partick Thistle’s legal battle against relegation is to be heard by an independent arbitration panel. The clubs had wanted the case toRead More

As Weir linked with new role

Neilson clinches surprise return as Hearts manager

Robbie Neilson is back in football in Scotland as head coach of Dundee United
Excited: Robbie Neilson (pic: SNS Group) Robbie Neilson has completed a surprise return to Hearts as manager, signing a three-year contract at Tynecastle. Despite signing a two-year extension to hisRead More

SPFL in the dock

Hearts and Partick claiming £10m in compensation

Ann Budge
Court action: Ann Budge (pic: SNS Group) The SPFL is facing a multi-million-pound compensation claim by Hearts and Partick Thistle should a joint court action fail to overturn their relegations.Read More

As reconstruction rejected...

Hearts launch legal challenge after relegation confirmed

Ann Budge
Costly: Ann Budge (pic: SNS Group) Hearts have launched a legal challenge after their relegation to the Scottish Championship was confirmed today. The Jambos’ fate was sealed after the proposalRead More

Rescue plan for clubs

SPFL in ‘positive’ talks with asset manager Anderson

James Anderson
Talks: Neil Doncaster (pic: SNS Group) The SPFL has held ‘positive’ talks with wealthy businessman James Anderson after his offer to pump millions into the Scottish game. Veteran asset managerRead More

Interest from US tycoon

Budge: Hearts need ‘stability’ as takeover bid rejected

Ann Budge
Not selling: Budge (pic: SNS Group) Under pressure Hearts owner Ann Budge has rejected a takeover attempt by US businessman Foster Gillett. The son of former Liverpool owner George GillettRead More

Tynecastle troubles

Hearts players agree to Budge’s wage cut demands

Problems: Stendel and Budge (pic: SNS Group) Most of the Hearts first-team squad have reluctantly accepted pay cuts rather than have their contracts suspended. A number had wanted to avoidRead More

Celtic poised for 9-in-a-row

Hearts edge closer to the abyss after UEFA ruling

Ann Budge
Worry: Ann Budge (pic: SNS Group) Hearts’ relegation moved a step closer after UEFA opened the door for the SPFL to bring an end to the Scottish Premiership season asRead More

As English extend suspension...

Budge’s pay ultimatum to Hearts players and staff

Ann Budge
Crisis: Ann Budge (pic: SNS Group) UPDATED 19 MARCH: Football fans across Scotland will be asking ‘who’s next?’ after Hearts owner Ann Budge stunned staff and players by asking themRead More