So UBIG have ballsed it up again and are we really all that surprised? After a week of slightly grimy attempts by the media to upset and irritate those of a maroon persuasion, it was more disappointing than anything else to read on Friday evening that yet again, our players hadn't been paid on time. We all know that the tabloid press love nothing more than a juicy opportunity to stick the boot in, but what makes it even more galling is the fact that while we're griping about it we're also handing them the ammo.
But this isn't really the main issue. While one mistake can be passed off as an unfortunate incident, doing it twice crosses that line into behaviour that demonstrates more than a little lack of respect for our playing staff. I couldn't care less what the media have to say about it, nor would I lose any sleep over the raucous glee with which news of this type is met by our Leith dwelling rivals - but I do care about the effect this could have on our players.
This team has been putting the work in, there's no doubt about that. They've fought tooth and nail over the last few weeks to bring some positivity back to Hearts and each and every single one of them deserves credit for the rapid improvements that we've witnessed and enjoyed. It goes without saying that neglecting to pay any employee is intrinsically wrong, regardless of who they are or what job they do - but this lot could be easily be forgiven for feeling that their recent efforts have not been recognised or appreciated by their employers. People who, in the past, have vehemently extolled the virtues of respect and have openly crticised players for allegedly demonstrating less than honourable intentions towards their colleagues and the club.
UBIG and Vladimir Romanov - practice what you preach. Whatever this 'blip' is, get it sorted out - and show our players a little respect.
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But this isn't really the main issue. While one mistake can be passed off as an unfortunate incident, doing it twice crosses that line into behaviour that demonstrates more than a little lack of respect for our playing staff. I couldn't care less what the media have to say about it, nor would I lose any sleep over the raucous glee with which news of this type is met by our Leith dwelling rivals - but I do care about the effect this could have on our players.
This team has been putting the work in, there's no doubt about that. They've fought tooth and nail over the last few weeks to bring some positivity back to Hearts and each and every single one of them deserves credit for the rapid improvements that we've witnessed and enjoyed. It goes without saying that neglecting to pay any employee is intrinsically wrong, regardless of who they are or what job they do - but this lot could be easily be forgiven for feeling that their recent efforts have not been recognised or appreciated by their employers. People who, in the past, have vehemently extolled the virtues of respect and have openly crticised players for allegedly demonstrating less than honourable intentions towards their colleagues and the club.
UBIG and Vladimir Romanov - practice what you preach. Whatever this 'blip' is, get it sorted out - and show our players a little respect.
www.heartsfcnews.com
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