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Believe! Mark Donaldson

Believe!

Believe! by Mark Donaldson


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Summary

When Hearts won the Scottish Cup in 1998, the club promised to spend millions in a bid to compete with the Old Firm, but in fact it would be another eight years before the famous trophy returned to Tynecastle. This work examines how the club triumphed despite the unrest. It is useful for fans of the Gorgie club and followers of Scottish football.

Believe! Summary

Believe! by Mark Donaldson

When Hearts won the Scottish Cup in 1998, the club promised to spend millions in a bid to compete with the Old Firm, but in fact it would be another eight years before the famous trophy returned to Tynecastle. This time, Lithuanian multimillionaire Vladimir Romanov was in town, determined to provide funds to ensure that success was achieved on a more frequent basis. Despite major upheaval behind the scenes, 2005-06 was one of the most noteworthy seasons in the history of Heart of Midlothian FC. The team finished second in the SPL, secured a place in the Champions League for the first time and also won the Scottish Cup. This was all achieved against a background of dramatic developments at Tynecastle: George Burley was sacked as boss, despite an unbeaten start to the league campaign; chief executive Phil Anderton was dismissed, and chairman George Foulkes resigned in protest at Anderton's treatment; and Graham Rix was controversially appointed as head coach only to be sacked after just 135 days in charge. "Believe!" is the record of a remarkable season. It examines how the club triumphed despite the unrest and reveals for the first time why Burley was dismissed and Anderton departed. It is a must-read book for all fans of the Gorgie club and followers of Scottish football in general.

Believe! Reviews

"****" FourFourTwo "A hugely readable account of a period when the Tynecastle club out-muscled even Celtic and Rangers in the profile stakes" -- Alan Pattullo The Scotsman

About Mark Donaldson

Mark Donaldson is Sports Editor at Radio Forth, a post he has held since 1997. He is also the chief commentator for Hearts World - the subscription service of Heart of Midlothian's official club website. Gary Mackay played in midfield for Hearts between 1980 and 1997. He holds the record for most club appearances for the club, having played in 640 competitive matches. He lives in Edinburgh, where he works as a sports representative.

Additional information

GOR001869367
9781845962302
1845962303
Believe! by Mark Donaldson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
2006-11-02
288
N/A
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