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1. The Man From the East and 2. Not Successful Enough

It’s 2004, Hearts are £20m in debt and have decided to sell their stadium to pay it off. The situation is bleak, and fans are losing hope - until a saviour emerges from the east.

The Man from The East: It’s 2004, Heart of Midlothian are £20m in debt, and selling their ground of over 100 years seems the only way out. The situation is growing increasingly bleak, with fans fearing this move could push the club to the brink of extinction. Then, a mystery ex-submariner steps from the shadows. Could he be the saviour they’ve been desperately seeking?

Not Successful Enough: Before his feet are even under the table, Vladimir Romanov wastes no time in getting his men through the door. An unknown Russian has appeared in the corridors of Tynecastle, and a busload of Lithuanian footballers have arrived at the training ground, but does he have the right man in the dugout to fulfil his ambitions?

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55 minutes

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Saturday 17:00

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  • Saturday 17:00

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