Unconfirmed - Hearts Manager Sacked

[kompressaur]

Just hearing on the radio that he could be sacked. How mant managers is that theyve had in 2 seasons?

[tommya]

what do you reckon : sturrock for Hibs and Worthington for Sheff. Weds.

[kompressaur]

and theres always the Cowdenbeath job going tommya

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Hearts head coach Valdas Ivanauskas is to take a two-week leave of absence after a meeting with club owner Vladimir Romanov in Lithuania.



Ivanauskas is citing ill-health and first-team matters will be overseen by sporting director Eduard Malofeev.

"I have full confidence in Valdas and look forward to his return," said Romanov in a club statement.

"During his absence the rest of the coaching staff will perform the necessary duties for our games."

Ivanauskas had refused to talk to the media following Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Kilmarnock.

But he broke his silence via the club's statement, saying: "It was my initiative to ask Vladimir for the meeting.

"He immediately said yes to it. He listened to all I said and it was great to feel his support and understanding. "Despite how it may seem, the meeting was not connected to the defeat on Saturday.

Well a 2 week abscense. If its for health then fair enough but i think we all know its more than meets the eye with this one.