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Ivaskevicius leaves Hearts after two-year loan



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Published Date: 20 August 2008
HEARTS midfielder Kestutis Ivaskevicius has returned to parent club FBK Kaunas after a two-year loan spell at Tynecastle.
The 23-year-old Lithuanian made 28 appearances for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club, scoring only two goals.

However, those strikes came in memorable victories over Celtic and Rangers, but he has not featured in either of the club's opening two SPL matches this season.

Hearts sport director Anatoly Korobochka told Hearts News Today: "There was just too much competition in Kestutis' position. We would like to wish him all the best for his future career."

Meanwhile, manager Csaba Laszlo hopes his international stars return for training tomorrow unscathed.

Ten of the clubs stars are playing for their countries this week and Laszlo does not want any injuries ahead of Saturday's clash with St Mirren.

"We have a number of players away," he said. "It is a case of waiting and seeing how they get on and how they are when they return to us.

"Hopefully everything goes okay and there will be no fresh injury concerns for the weekend.

"This is always a problem with international football but the other side is that it is good recognition for the club when we have players involved like this."

The full article contains 215 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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  • Last Updated: 20 August 2008 4:53 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Heart of Midlothian FC
 
1

Smithy 1874,

20/08/2008 17:05:07
cue pundit, bigfannymac and bto to come on and tell us how rubbish he was. dont remember too much about the guy apart from the two goals and how awfull he was agains killy before the split last year. good luck to him anyways.
HHGH
2

JPF,

20/08/2008 18:14:09
#1 - despite him not being required by the same Kaunas team that recently drummed them out of europe.

:)
3

Waspy100,

20/08/2008 18:15:29
Wow 10 Internationals.
Out of interest how many have the hobbits playing this week.
4

morris,

edinburgh 20/08/2008 18:18:00
My only comment is why did it take so long to start to clear out the deadwood,and when are the other no hopers going?

Half of Hearts staff are not (and never will be) Premier league material. Our youth squad is a better bet!
We don't need a big squad if its full of reserves only!
There are a few good players at Tynie,but we need eleven,and that means another 4 ot 5 of genuine quality before we can challenge the old firm.
The new boys are either better than what we have or they have no future either, because it serves no purpose.
5

Jambo-ree,

20/08/2008 20:56:33
#5 Yep those Liths have got the hex on RFC right enough.
6

Bleeding Heart...,

20/08/2008 21:13:20
#5 That's already part of the player recruitment policy at Mordor, "hundit", is it not?

"Oh, he looks a threat - sign him!"
7

La Jolla,

Florida 20/08/2008 22:36:48
Why are you talking about Rangers?
8

taIk o' the toun,

21/08/2008 01:27:24

#9 Go and comfort your partner

http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=7258753584

9

jon doe,

21/08/2008 02:22:03
aHaha i checked out that bebo as well lol .

Maybe could make a proper one to bring certain factions together ?
10

jon doe,

21/08/2008 02:25:23
I ment to say expect another 6 player an more staff to leave Hearts.Whisper is Scaba has a way of dealing with Vlads ambitions for Hearts.They enjoy a open frank relationship and want the best for Hearts and its support.
To grow a new side means certain parts of the old are removed and then replaced.

Cheers

A Jambo
11

scorchio,

West of the Pecos 21/08/2008 07:56:47
Cheerio cheerio Cheerio!
That guy was a "choob", should never have gotten near a Hearts first team.
NEXT?
12

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 08:42:59
Quote from puntit on the Kirk Broadfoot story:

"ps, i dont think what broadfoot done at the weekend was a dive, he coaxed the player into making the challenge knowing he would win a free kick if there was contact and the ball hadnt been touched

i never thought i'd say this but it was intelligent play from kirk"

I don't know where to start!!!
13

scorchio,

West of the Pecos 21/08/2008 08:50:12
Indy Rep Kid..."I don't know where to start".
Neither would a psychologist.
14

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 08:52:49
I was sitting here thinking about the association between fat backsides, Hearts fans-on here and Apathy.

Help me work out the relationship .
15

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:05:31
#18

I really don;t want to give you the time of the day but i'll ask you one very simple, direct question:

if you were a Hearts fan (let's assume a seasonticket holder), what would YOU do?
16

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 09:06:29
#16/17, he's probably in 'good' company with that view. very few media types mentioned it in match reports etc, only bill leckie that i saw from the red-tops.

seeing as we're hearing nothing about it from simulation crusader gordon smith, one can only assume that he holds a similar view.

#18,........................................... no never mind.

17

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:09:56
#20

you mean 'ex-Ranger' Gordon Smith?

yeah, it is a little bit strange

mind you, on Talksport last night, they were using Gordon Smith as an example of what the English FA should do...i.e. appoint a football man into senior administrative roles. The fools!!
18

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 09:20:10
19

It wont go away IRK.

As long as the present regime control Hearts turmoil and conflict will prevail.(Not to mention the fleecing of the fans)

You know thats the case.

Romanov and his cohorts have set the agenda and unfortunately people like you have swallowed the bait.

There are a few cynics on here who can see whats happening but it looks like it will take a major incident to get the others minds in gear.

The self appointed fans "Chiefs" apathy sums it up.
19

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:22:20
#22

Did I say it would go away?

And "people like you"....don;t you ever presume to know me!

So, to ask you the question again in a different way (and see if you can answer this time): if you were the fans Chief, what would YOU do??
20

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 09:22:54
#21 irk, ideally there's nowt wrong with having a football man in an administrative position. he would have to be even-handed and capable of rational, dispassionate decision making, and also able to accept criticism.

step forward anyone but gordon 'holier-than-thou' smith.

21

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:24:28
#24

I would rather have Neil Lennon in there...a more honest man than Smith.
22

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 09:32:16
#25 irk, indeed. by the way, i just posted a comment on the broadfoot story, you can imagine the content, next minute the thread was pulled.

very sorry if this involves the likes of plumtit being on the hearts stories now.
23

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:33:53
#26

That thread was always on the edge of being pulled - they just cannot help themselves that lot.
24

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 09:37:52
#27 irk, there doesn't appear to be a story about the hot topic of the day, the ongoing shambles of refereeing and club managers criticism. there was a summit at hampden yesterday about it.

maybe it's all too secret to be reported, like everything else in this corrupt game.

btw, did anyone else see fatty mixu fall up the steps at hampden? even the giraffe was laughing at him.

25

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 09:37:57
irk

You are clearly an angry abusive person.

You need to cut the pesonal abuse and focus on a solution to your problems at Hearts.

The real question is what are you and other fans going to do to get change.?Do you want it?

It has nothing to do with me telling you my opinion because I wouldnt presume to do Hearts fans thinking for them.
26

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 09:42:17
#29, he didn't give you any "personal abuse".

why would you pretend otherwise?
27

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:42:46
#29

I'm not angry, I just do not think you should presume how I feel. Do you actually think I discuss EVERYHTHING on this forum??? Really???? This is a thing to pass the day....no more.

And i'm sorry, but you must have an opinion as to what we should do. Clearly we are incapable of acting so I would appreciate your guidance, sir.

So......what would YOU do?
28

Roscoe P Coltrane,

21/08/2008 09:46:26
Tommy, away and play in the traffic you wee freak.

That's angry and abusive. Point out to your fellow alumni exactly what in IRK's post at #23 was angry or abusive?
29

hibbyspurs,

21/08/2008 09:47:51
#28

Aye, all quiet on the referees front, although in the printed press the Sun does have an "exclusive" about Refs needing to a grip..... Well D'oh......

However the undertone might be that they need to get a grip about being a bit more discreet in ensuring the ugly sisters get as many opportunities to win through a helping hand in future?

& it wasnt Mixus greatest moment in time falling up the stairs...... When was his greatest moment in time? No, I wont go there we're talking about refs and should keep it civilised......
30

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 09:50:27
#33 hibbyspurs, ho ho touche.

my favourite bit of the tv clips was actually the interview with billy reid. he was asked about dodgy decisions and he said he was "ok about it".

not for long billy, not for long.

31

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 09:55:11
TommyTippee......take your time, i'm here all day
32

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 10:07:45
#35 irk, well it looks like he's reverted to type and legged it when asked to respond to simple questions. something which he deplores in others.

at least he's consistent anyway.

33

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 10:17:25
#36

Pity, I was waiting for General Tommy to lead us to glory.

What he forgets is that all avenues HAVE been explored but Vlad holds all the aces (and a couple of jokers as well) so our hands are very much tied.

Would be interesting to see what he recommends, though.

34

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 10:19:23
#37 irk, i'm not in the least bit interested in his recommendations!!!!

35

Roscoe P Coltrane,

21/08/2008 10:21:03
It takes a real genius to slag somebody off for doing something but not actually suggest any alternatives.

That's what Einstein spent his whole life doing and it's why he's held in such great regard worldwide.
36

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 10:30:03
#39 RPC, well he is an annus mirabilis.

37

hibbyspurs,

21/08/2008 10:35:28
Have to agree with the jumbos here TommyTommy, your quick to say "do something" but when asked what you would do you go deafly quiet........ I'm not surprised....

FWIW if it was me as a Hearts fan I wouldnt really see what you could do right now.... Hearts have a manager now, the Lithuanian State Circus (Clowns a speciallity) seems to have closed up shop for the time being and to be fair the team seems to be moving in a more unified way (sadly), therefore until your "big incident" arrives what exactly do you expect them to do when the owner or his rep will just counter with, "you got a manger", "We're shipping out the dead wood", "We've just shelved 12m of debt", "the team looks like its improving"......

Theres not really a lot for them to shout over, although I do think that with the mad one there its only a matter of time before the "big incident" occours as you put it (well, heres hoping anyway, all these half happy jambos really ruin my day at times).....
38

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 10:46:15
#41

Well put....cheers
39

Roscoe P Coltrane,

21/08/2008 10:53:39
Cheers HS - some of that obviously hurt to admit!
40

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 10:55:24
#41 well done HS. remember we are dealing with a person who commented on the £12M debt for equity scheme by declaring that the debt had actually gone up as a result.

normal rules do not apply.

41

hibbyspurs,

21/08/2008 11:23:58
Just honest, thats all.....

However, does anyone know when the Lith State circus is due back?

I'll be pitching my tent to que up for a ticket to that as they always put on a hilarious show......
42

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 11:26:30
#45 HS, the state circus is never far away. i think it cruises up and down the city bypass, ready at a minute notice to come haring into town.

43

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 11:42:44
Just back and see that there are a couple of sensible posts.

I dont consider that there has been a positive change rather an attempt to make the fans docile again.
Its a matter of having to give a little to keep the gravy train running.

The rent paid to Kaunas for dross remains to be clarified.
What were/are the dozens of Lithuanians on the clubs books paid for?
How were these salaries paid?
Is this another ploy to empty Hearts accounts?

Why dont you pose these questions to the clubs reps?
Get transparent verfiable responses.

The Bednar deal stinks of ripping off Hearts fans.

The financial detail of the accounts is unexplained.
The fan who asked about this at the meeting got told to shut up and to stop being disloyal.

Assets fail to match expenditure to the tune of £18 million.

A new enthusiastic manager-who talks nonsense- who is learning to tow the line if he wants to stay in employment wont put the situation to right.

A reasonable start to his reign i would say but behind the scenes nothing has changed.

Other fans groups have had their Romanovs and it has taken bankrupcy to get them off their knees.
It happens irrespective of on field performances.

By the way,

Vic -you are meant to be blanking me yet you comment.

The debt for equity is exactly that.

It is getting shares at a knock down price and it has happened because the banks want their debt repaid.

You would be better asking about the misssing transfer fees and the interest that they ought to have accrued rather than deluding yourself that Romanov has the interests of HOM at heart.
44

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 11:56:12
#47, "getting shares for a knock-down price"

£12M for 13% equity.

gross it up and hearts are worth a pro rata £92M!!!!!

clown.

45

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 12:01:40
44vic.Nonsense my man

I will wait here while you verify that nonsense for readers.
You have a fertile imagination for a fool.

The only comment I have ever made about the repayment of £12million debt is that values HOM at 35p a share.

A bargain when you consider what Hearts assets are valued at.Sorry-were worth before this opportunist deal.
46

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 12:02:56
#49, another classic. keep them coming, your name will soon be appearing on bank of england notes at this rate!!!

47

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 12:04:47
#47

So your solution is to "ask questions".....?

All questions that can be answered by more knowledgeable Hearts fans than myself, let alone the clubs' accountants.

We may not like some of the transfer dealings or our 'connection' to Kaunas but there is NOTHING to suggest there is anything illegal going on.

Every supporter of every club questions where the money is spent (ask a celtic fan about Graveson or a rioters fan about Webster) and they will always receive vague answers. Unfortunately it is how football is run........we are in a slightly more unique position but I stand by one thing: if Vlad wants to destroy us then he is going about it in a funny way.
48

Indy Rep Kid...,

21/08/2008 12:08:23
ThomasTipple:

One more thing: if you really do believe that Vlad is operating illegally when it comes to transfer fees then I would suggest you approach the relevant authorities.

Maybe the EN could take the lead and expose Vlad for the money-launderer you clearly beLIEve him to be?? Would be quite a scoop.
49

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 13:03:16
No verification of that lie from vic .
A lie and everyone knows it.

If Hearts are valued at over 90 million as vic states then who is responsible for this ?

No one in their right mind believes that Romanov and his mates GAVE Hearts £12 million because they are good guys.Do you vic?

Hearts ASSETS are valued at 35p a share and that is what Romanov got his equity for.
He didnt pay off debt.He got a bigger slice of the club and that was down to the bank wanting their debt repaid.

By the way.The money that was used is Hearts money.

Romanov has run up debt without purchasing assets and then he takes the debt to buy a bigger share in Hearts.

Its a bit like thanking a robber for returning half of what he has taken from you.

And he has the transfer fees and the interest thats been accrued.

Nothing has changed.
50

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 13:05:57
#53 TT, no it was YOU who valued hearts at £92M!!!!

you said romanov got his shares at a knock-down price. they wrote off £12M for 13% equity. at that rate, the club would be valued at £92M.

it isn't.

please explain how romanov got shares at a knock-down price then TT.

51

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 13:07:57
#53 TT, yes and where did the money come from that was spent to increase the debt in the first place?

did it come from a magic money tree in vlads garden?

ha ha ha haaaaaaaa!!!!!

ha ha ha haaaaaaaa!!!!!

ho-hum.

52

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 15:42:35
vic 55

Two points

1)You failed to support the lie that you tried to pass off and everyone who reads this thread will know that.

2)I have explained this to you a million times but your apparant comprehension difficulties seem to prevent you understanding the message.

It is simple vic.In black and white just for you.

The money came from Hearts.

The money that increased Hearts debt to £40 million was NOT spent on assets.

The money was removed from Hearts accounts through the rent payments to Kaunas for players,
through the salaries paid to friends aand family that were put on the club payroll for unspecified work,
through the underhand transfer deals e.g. The Bednar deal,
through invoicing Hearts for living expenses and travel for the multitude of hangers ons who use Hearts accounts as their own.

If you cant understand that that means debt for no return then you are a hopeless case.
53

tommytommy,

21/08/2008 16:00:14
54 vic-who keeps blanking me.

I quoted the official figure given to the Press by Romanov and Hearts.

I repeated Romanovs valuation of his assets.

You concluded that the assets were worth £92 million-not me.

You need to refer your question to Hearts and while youre there ask what the going rate is for a share in Hearts .

54

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 18:40:21
#57, tommytommy, put doon the mushies for a second, they'll turn your brain into soup. oops too late.

fact. £12M debt written off in exchange for 13% equity.

fact. if that was a true reflection of the value of the shares, that would mean the total would be valued at £92M. it isn't the true value.

fact. you stated at post #47 that romanov got the shares at "a knock down price".

fact. if your assertion was true, that would mean that you are saying that hearts are worth in excess of £92M.

fact. you're a slobbering fool.

cheerio.

55

victorian of gorgie ,

21/08/2008 18:59:57
furthermore tommytonkatoy, what you're suggesting about the debt being artificially inflated in preparation for it being written off in exchange for more equity would constitute false accounting, which is a serious crime.

if you're that outraged about it, take it up with hearts accountants or make a police complaint. i'm sure neither would laugh in your face.

56

tommytommy,

22/08/2008 08:37:42
Repeat- just for you vic.

I quoted the official club line.

The club stated that the shares were valued at 35p each.

The club-the seller-valued their assets at 35p a share.

The buyer -Romanovs group-valued the shares at 35p each.

You should ask Hearts what is going on.

I quoted you ROMANOVS words vic.


57

victorian of gorgie ,

22/08/2008 08:56:05
#60, no YOU should ask hearts what is going on. YOU are the one asking the questions!!!!

i'm quite happy.
58

tommytommy,

22/08/2008 10:32:15
The club and Romanov valued the assets at 35p a share.

I delivered the message.

If you believe that the information is false ask Hearts to verify that their assets are worth 35p a share.

Im easy about the situation vic because i have you by the short and curlies.

 

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