Hearts are falling apart - 2

A few hours after the chaotic AGM on Friday, Hearts published an interview with director Sergejus Fedotovas on their website. It's hard to say if this was pre-planned or not, but it had the look and feel of a rushed reaction to the hostility that swept the message boards and fansites following the meeting.

Fedotovas comes across as a much more reasoned, thoughtful character than idiot child Rodney Romanov, which makes the interview all the more fascinating. Here, in a supportive setting with a non-confrontational questioner, Fedotovas confirmed that either the hierachy don't know what they are doing, or that everything they have told the supporters is wrong.

In brief:

• Contrary to the New Year's statement, in which Hearts promised a "British-style" manager, they are apparently looking at a range of candidates. Despite Stevie Frail pushing his name forward for the job, he ain't on the shortlist. No, the shortlist can't be made public. They hope to have a manager in place by 30 June. No, they won't have full control over the squad but will make decisions "in co-operation" with Vlad. Oh dear.
• They are looking at restructuring the debt. Nope, no firm plans can be divulged, nor can they say how much of the debt will be restructured. Yes, Vlad promised the debt would be gone within months of his takeover, but let's not rake that up again - it's just cruel.
• There may be some plan to get "other" shareholders to contribute to the rebuilding of the main stand. Yes, those 400-odd people who own 20% are now going to be asked to dip in their pockets again. No, no further details, though this harks back to a previous appeal to local businesses to join them in funding the club. Nope, nothing came of that either.
• Fans who don't renew their season ticket and encourage others to refrain from renewing as well are not true supporters. So there.
• This is a very important time for the club. You don't say!