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Radio Scotland,21 Oct 2025,42 mins,
Robbie Neilson - It was 20years ago today....
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Twenty years to the day since Vladimir Romanov sensationally sacked George Burley, despite Hearts sitting top of the league and unbeaten, Robbie Neilson joins us to reveal what life was really like under the chaotic Lithuanian regime. He also reflects on playing under Sven-G枚ran Eriksson, recalls Craig Levein鈥檚 blunt words of encouragement when he was 鈥渟acked in the morning鈥, and explains what it鈥檚 like working at the very bottom of the City Football Group pyramid. If you want to hear more about Vladimir Romanov鈥檚 rise from submariner to millionaire football owner to wanted man, search Romanov: Czar of Hearts wherever you get your podcasts.
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