The Record Sport columnist and ex Jambo reckons his old club face a big decision where to turn to fill the hole Savage leaves behind.
Who do you recruit to replace the recruiter? That’s suddenly the big question for Hearts fans heading into the summer transfer window after Joe Savage’s announcement he was stepping down as sporting director.
Other successes include Cammy Devlin, Barrie McKay, Alex Cochrane, Josh Ginnelly, Ellis Simms, Kenneth Vargas, Nat Atkinson and Calem Nieuwenhof. Just look back to my time at the club and after it in the Craig Levein era - the number of players Hearts were going through was frightening. And there weren’t a lot of good ones.
The recruitment process needs to look at every potential arrival and what he’s like on the park but just as importantly off the park, what his personality is like, his family background. Thankfully Hearts are in a position they don’t desperately need to sell these days. Savage’s job wasn’t just about recruitment though. He helped improve the academy and women’s team set-up with that latter becoming semi professional.
Craig Levein Robbie Neilson Ryan Stevenson Transfer Talk
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ryan Stevenson hopes Hearts transfer rumour involving Oli McBurnie is trueEx Jambo Ryan Stevenson has heard a whisper of who Steven Naismith might be after and would love to see him at Tynecastle.
Read more »
Ryan Stevenson says Hearts have been rewarded for their faith in Steven NaismithFormer Tynecastle hero has been bowled over by Naismith's impact in Gorgie and reckons bigger clubs will be watching with interest.
Read more »
Hearts must beat Rangers to complete Tynecastle checklist says Ryan Stevenson10 years ago this week the Jambos were emerging from administration to kickstart the Foundation of Hearts and Ann Budge era.
Read more »
Ryan Stevenson says Steven Naismith right to keep Hearts squad tightThe ex Jambo recalls, in his latest column, a time when there were 63 players on the bloated books - and lots of resentment as a result.
Read more »
Joe Savage to leave role as Hearts sporting directorHearts sporting director Joe Savage to resign from position.
Read more »
Hearts sporting director Joe Savage to step downSavage has spent the last three-and-a-half years in Gorgie but has informed club chiefs he'll be moving on.
Read more »