Craig Levein's honesty

[Talktalk]

Tell us more TT.

I’m sure there are plenty Fifers that know him better than I do, shall we just say that no one takes a lone of him and he knows how to look after himself, quiet man and good company with a great sense of humour

 

[Stevie McDougall]

He has never bothered me. If he calls out wee ginge he's alright by me.

 

[Barrymoped]

Some folks have got short memories.....the guys an absolute arse and his rantings in the past about Rangers shouldn't be forgotten

The guy is simply a dyed in the wool Hearts man, always has been. But unlike many he sees straight through the media love in with Celtic and cannot be arsed with them.

He doesn’t care much for us, but hates them.

 

[Talktalk]

Wonder if Stewart will deny it? Wonder if he was officially disciplined for bullying at Hearts - Levein certainly regarded him as a bully?

Billy Browns live radio rant telling Stewart that in nearly 50 years in and around dressing rooms he was by far the most hated player he had ever came across , it was both colleagues and opponents

 

[Sancus]

I’m sure there are plenty Fifers that know him better than I do, shall we just say that no one takes a lone of him and he knows how to look after himself, quiet man and good company with a great sense of humour

Agreed. We used to frequent the same establishment in Corstorphine in the 90’s. We never spoke about football and a totally different persona from what you’d imagine.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

The cut of his gib, I like it.

 

[calderbear]

He's turning into Jim McLean .

Why, has he punched a bbc reporter?

 

[Hammy]

Good on him, but I’ve seen Celtic fans on social media claiming this exposes his bigotry etc.

Surely not wanting one club to win absolutely everything in sight is only natural...

 

[Realger34]

Am not so convinced, did you not see Stewart’s boxing video on Twitter!

Brilliant!

 

[Mr Mojo risin']

Billy Browns live radio rant telling Stewart that in nearly 50 years in and around dressing rooms he was by far the most hated player he had ever came across , it was both colleagues and opponents

oofft and in a world full of cunts for 50 yrs to be that cunt that no cunt likes must make him a right cunt

 

[Gordonek]

will add to his CV, bold is the update.

Rangers - no thanks as a youth
Man Utd - no thanks after a handful of games
Nottingham Forest - no thanks after a dozen games
Rangers - no thanks after a trial
Hearts (loan) - no thanks always injured
Hibs - wanted rid due to player unrest caused
Sunderland (trial) - no thanks
Hearts - Mutual consent - left AFTER bullying the youngsters
Gençlerbirliği - no thanks after 0 games
leeds - no thanks after 0 games
charlton - no thanks after a handful of games

When you say 'no thanks'... Do you mean 'fuk off' ?

 

[Raymo1986]

To be honest i've never really had a problem with levein apart from when he was managing dundee hivs,

 

[kenikinif]

It must be gutting for some guys who have a decent knowledge of the game seeing that tadger stewart still making a living out of the game ,hes only ever been ,is and will be a nobody
Some natzi politician must have opened a few doors for him
Did he get a gig at filth tv this year ,strange for them to employ someone not from the mentally challenged family

 

[Gogso]

It must be gutting for some guys who have a decent knowledge of the game seeing that tadger stewart still making a living out of the game ,hes only ever been ,is and will be a nobody
Some natzi politician must have opened a few doors for him
Did he get a gig at filth tv this year ,strange for them to employ someone not from the mentally challenged family

He'll be binned from them soon enough after agreeing with Mo.
Unless of course liewell sanctioned his criticism of TLB?

 

[Vony Tidmar]

I’d love to see Levein plant one on that wee prick Stewart like he did with Graeme Hogg, same punch and everything.

My mate played under levein at Cowdenbeath, said he was a really nice guy but he was terrified of him. My mate is a massive rangers fan said levein always had banter with him and said he hates them as most hearts fans do.

 

[Leopold]

He's a staunch unionist as well

In this day and age I value that more than what football team someone supports.

 

[MearnsUnionist]

Am not so convinced, did you not see Stewart’s boxing video on Twitter!

Didn't Levein knock out a team mate with one punch during a game years ago?

I'm sure I read that.

Graeme Hogg?

Edit..... I see that's been covered already.

 

[Vony Tidmar]

He's been quite good over the last few years - just says exactly what he wants to say. Quite unusual here in Scotland where football people seem to have to toe a very specific line and agenda. Regardless of their past or current allegiances they seem to fall into line quite easy.

Levein was good at it and big Boydie has done well recently as well.

Added to that. Stewart is quite possibly the ultimate wanker associated with Scottish football. It is a crown I think he'll get to wear for a fair bit. Just an utter bellend of a man. See he didn't bother with his poppy today - only one that didn't. Making sure he doesn't upset his new Celtic friends.

Sure he was once a poppy

I notice Michael Stewart isn’t wearing a poppy in the semi final coverage yet everyone else is.
Guy is a scum bag and I remember him saying last year “I agree with the green brigades stance on Poppy’s and what they stand for”.
Disgusting human being!

He's was a poppy ambassador at one point as well I'm sure!

 

[bluestory]

Wasn't there a story going about that Stewart was the worst £1 Levein ever spent?

 

[byebyethehihi]

Wasn't there a story going about that Stewart was the worst £1 Levein ever spent?

He confirmed that on the show as well. In fact the quote is more damning. He only got paid £1 a week and was his worst ever value signing.

 

[Calgacus]

Frank TW McGarvey copped one from Levein as well.

 

[Leopold]

Wasn't there a story going about that Stewart was the worst £1 Levein ever spent?

The audio clip is in this thread. It confirms Stewart as a bully and he says “even at £1 a week he was the worst value for money he got from a player” or words to that effect.

My favourite quote is “I just don’t like...him”

 

[JimmyBuffetloyal]

Anyone with two brain cells knows 10IAR is a complete fabrication.

Well said ,they didn't win nine. This run of titles has so many asterisks it's embarrassing . Rangers not in the league * * * * . Title awarded with 9 games and two old firm matches to go. * . The old saying that they offended by everything and embarrassed by nothing comes to mind.

 

[Bilkypark]

Levein is anti Lego
Levein is anti Lennon
Levein is anti mentally challenged
There are worse people in Scottish football than Craig Levein.

 

[BillHastings]

Has been edited out of the off the ball podcast funnily enough

 

[BigDGrant]

Good on Levein.Good player and a not so good manager,but aye I've always thought he was on our side.Stewart is a wank.

 

[GourockBlue50]

I hope his present employers are paying him the same.

 

[Barrymoped]

Good on Levein.Good player and a not so good manager,but aye I've always thought he was on our side.Stewart is a wank.

I’m not sure he is on our side as such, he is just a Hearts man who hates the mentally challengeds!

 

[Lucifer666]

will add to his CV, bold is the update.

Rangers - no thanks as a youth
Man Utd - no thanks after a handful of games
Nottingham Forest - no thanks after a dozen games
Rangers - no thanks after a trial
Hearts (loan) - no thanks always injured
Hibs - wanted rid due to player unrest caused
Sunderland (trial) - no thanks
Hearts - Mutual consent - left AFTER bullying the youngsters
Gençlerbirliği - no thanks after 0 games
leeds - no thanks after 0 games
charlton - no thanks after a handful of games

And he doesn’t tan well either.

 

[therealmackay]

Hated him at Dundee United.

Like some folk though, have found myself warming to his not giving a fvck attitude.

And he also supports 55. Whats not to like?

Reading between the lines, it sounds as though it’s more the case that he doesn’t support their 9 & 3/4 in a row rather than actively supporting us winning 55. Still, I’ll take it.

 

[Zwingli'sSausages]

I met Avril a couple of times when manager of Cowdenbeath. He’s a good guy who loves Hearts.

And he loves winding them up.