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are automatically exempt from the limitation on signing players on loan. Reaction to the influx of
Lithuanian players amongst Hearts supporters was mixed, with several being booed for perceived poor performance and the perception that they received preferential treatment. In contrast, others such as
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were all linked with the vacancy. Anderton, who had been making the approaches for these coaches, was sacked by
Romanov on 31 October 2005. Foulkes, who had helped to bring Romanov to the club in the first place, resigned in protest at Anderton's dismissal. Romanov replaced both of them with his son,
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on 31 October 2005, he was appointed as chairman and interim chief executive. Hearts announced at the time that
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Despite these losses and the consequent increase in debt, Romanov pledged to construct a £51M new main stand at
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January 2005 so that the club could pass a motion to exercise the escape clause in the deal with Cala Homes. The backing of Leslie Deans and the McGrail brothers meant that the motion was passed with over 70% support. The sale of Robinson's shares was completed on 2 February 2005 after Romanov
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Romanov's management of Hearts' finances was a source of justified concern. Before he completed his takeover of the club, Romanov had pledged to eradicate the club's debt, which he completely failed to do - in fact the debt increased markedly during his tenure, in spite of such cash inputs as £9
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Financial problems continued to affect Hearts during the 2008–09 season. Player wages were paid late on two occasions, and win bonuses from the team's good run of form during
November 2008 remained outstanding for some time. This led to speculation that Hearts would sell some of their key
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Unfortunately, this promise turned out to be the same sort of fiction as previous
Romanov claims, and was widely - and correctly - rubbished by both fans and the press. Unsurprisingly, nothing beyond the construction of a model stadium came of this proposed investment.
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Romanov was "reaping what he had sown". Foulkes believes that Romanov has made the Hearts job unattractive to managers due to his record of interfering in team matters. Nonetheless, a head coach was eventually hired on 11 July when Hungarian coach
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made financial guarantees that the club could continue to trade without selling
Tynecastle. This sale increased Romanov's stake to 29.9%, giving him effective control of the club. Romanov's takeover was welcomed by a fans representative.
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and UBIG have become insolvent. His shares are held by the liquidators of UBIG. An arrest warrant has supposedly been issued in his name to answer a number of irregularities in the accounts of both Ukio Bankas and UBIG.
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and UBIG. Romanov permitted Hearts to greatly increase their spending on players, though much of this money was wasted in signings - instigated by
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during the 2004–05 season. After Romanov made financial guarantees, his stake increased to 29.9%, which was welcomed by a fans representatives. Romanov eventually increased his majority share in Hearts to 82%.
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with the intention of appointing him as their new manager. McGhee appeared to be on the verge of accepting Romanov's offer, but he eventually decided to stay at Motherwell. Hearts subsequently made approaches to
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in 2002. Hearts' results deteriorated under Rix. It became apparent during February 2006 that Romanov was interfering in team selection. He agreed to meet a delegation of players to hear their grievances.
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Chris Robinson, who had been the chief proponent of the necessity of selling Tynecastle, agreed at the end of September 2004 to sell his 19.6% stake to Romanov. Romanov called an
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in order that they could sell Tynecastle. Originally this was meant to happen during the summer of 2004, but was then delayed for a season. During this period, Hearts were a
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increased capacity and revenue potential would allow them to reduce the debt in the long run. On 7 July 2008, Hearts issued a statement that stated the club would issue
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on a caretaker basis. Romanov declared that he would put all his players up for sale to "whatever club would take them" if they did not win their next game, against
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could prosper abroad. Scottish football clubs were particularly ripe for takeover due to their weak finances and corporate structures. He made approaches to
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551:. Immediately after the end of the season, Hearts approached
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The problem at Hearts is the trouble with British football
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to the financial institutions controlled by Romanov,
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during the early part of the 2000s. An assessment by
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1697:Mercer slams 'hypocrites' over Rix appointment
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568:, who both also turned down the job.
470:Following a 2–0 home defeat by
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2303:Ogilvie takes the helm at Tynecastle
2115:Hearts submit £51m Tynecastle plans
1545:, euFootball.biz, 28 December 2006.
820:, you didn't manage to protect the
805:. After the game, Hearts asked the
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539:in the near future. Romanov placed
2340:Romanov denies Old Firm corruption
2262:Introducing the Board of Directors
1939:Pressley completes Celtic transfer
1024:Philip, Calum (13 February 2004).
279:signing players through FBK Kaunas
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2390:Hearts fined for Romanov comments
2371:Hearts ask FA for penalty inquiry
2352:Old Firm 'buy off' refs - Romanov
2237:Shaggy is ready for the real deal
1988:Fallen Angel back as Hearts coach
1875:Ivanauskas to take two-week break
1750:Players to wait for Romanov talks
1661:Foulkes brands Romanov a dictator
1592:Hearts hope for talks with Robson
1520:Romanov aims for Hearts ownership
1497:Happy Burley avoids talk of title
1478:Hearts complete capture of Skacel
1462:Hearts complete signing of Fyssas
1335:Hearts warn ground could still go
1266:Consortium aims to gazump Romanov
387:As a result of these grievances,
2413:Romanov denies corruption claims
2170:"Hearts to enter administration"
1971:Gordon completes Sunderland move
1856:Ivanauskas named new Hearts boss
1808:Webster completes Rangers switch
1785:Webster on the way out at Hearts
1769:Webster stalls on contract talks
1624:Hitzfeld says he rejected Hearts
1608:Ranieri explains Hearts decision
1560:Burley in shock exit from Hearts
1446:Czech strikers join up at Hearts
1430:Jankauskas completes Hearts move
1374:Hearts give takeover green light
1152:'Save Tynecastle' plans revealed
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2287:Hearts in turmoil as duo depart
2219:Edinburgh Derby:Hearts Reaction
2131:Hearts plan to cut debt by £12m
1955:Celtic complete Hartley capture
1898:Romanov issues player ultimatum
1840:Ivanauskas promises few changes
1824:Rix sacked as Hearts head coach
1715:Football star admits sex charge
1645:Hearts in turmoil as duo depart
1576:Hearts keen to talk with Keegan
1358:Romanov takes control at Hearts
1319:Hearts edge closer to home stay
577:was appointed to the position.
397:his right under new legislation
998:Hibernian Comment on Land Sale
954:"Williamson to accept pay cut"
597:million earned by the sale of
359:on 8 November 2005 to replace
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902:"Dundee 'a one-off sideshow'"
731:. Romanov joined Hearts as a
549:finished eighth in the league
547:, but Hearts disappointingly
223:extraordinary general meeting
120:severe financial difficulties
1918:Hearts 1–1 Dunfermline
161:Hearts made a deal with the
2015:Rober says no to Hearts job
1298:Robinson sells Hearts stake
1168:Hearts fans vent their fury
1089:"Hearts stay at Tynecastle"
671:owing the bankrupt company
555:for permission to speak to
428:finish second in the league
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828:' efforts and intrigues".
679:Loan moves from FBK Kaunas
543:in charge for the rest of
246:, who was linked with the
1678:Rix given angry reception
876:"SPL posts record losses"
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636:in debt at 31 July 2007.
2435:Heart of Midlothian F.C.
2273:Heart of Midlothian F.C.
2267:28 December 2009 at the
1731:Rangers 1–0 Hearts
1282:Foulkes' plea for Hearts
1231:Who is Vladimir Romanov?
1189:Hearts in takeover talks
1114:Murrayfield share agreed
928:"Livi in administration"
882:. BBC. 23 September 2003
440:the 1994–95 season
1396:Hearts turn to Anderton
1058:"Levein welcomes delay"
908:. BBC. 21 November 2003
841:Scottish Premier League
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757:Scottish Premier League
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1993:Edinburgh Evening News
1702:Edinburgh Evening News
1133:Hearts consult on move
960:. BBC. 27 October 2003
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770:Controversial comments
753:annual general meeting
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812:Hearts were fined
780:the 2004–05 season
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347:Rix and Ivanauskas
283:Edgaras Jankauskas
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