Bobby Robson could still become Hearts manager but he has told the club the ball is in their court.

Hearts fans have given their tacit support to majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov after the recent developments which have rocked the Edinburgh club.

Hearts’ new chairman and acting chief executive Roman Romanov today asked fans for patience after a turbulent 10 days at Tynecastle.

The Romanov family were expected to respond today after Hearts’ former chairman George Foulkes accused majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov of behaving like a dictator.

George Foulkes resigned as Hearts chairman in protest at the decision to sack chief executive Phil Anderton and described himself as “totally disillusioned” with majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov.

John Borthwick, secretary of the Federation of Hearts Supporters Clubs, is looking for Vladimir Romanov to explain another controversial day at Tynecastle which ended with both chief executive Phil Anderton and chairman George Foulkes leaving the Edinburgh club.

Hearts chief executive Phil Anderton and club chairman George Foulkes have left Tynecastle with Roman Romanov, son of majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov, taking up both roles.

George Foulkes has resigned as Hearts chairman and Phil Anderton has left his role as chief executive.

Terry Butcher would be “gobsmacked” if former England manager Bobby Robson took the vacant Hearts job.

HEARTS chief executive Phil Anderton has called for supporters to respect the “confidentiality” surrounding the departure of manager George Burley.

The Scottish Rugby Union have delayed the appointment of a new chief executive in order to ensure that the right man for the job is selected.

New Scottish Rugby Board chairman Allan Munro has targeted an end to spiralling debt and a new chief executive as the main priorities after his appointment.

John Robertson has parted company with Hearts after refusing to take an alternative coaching role with the club.

Scotland coach Matt Williams has been sacked by the Scottish Rugby Union.

Hearts chief executive Phil Anderton condemned the behaviour of their fans who brought shame to the club by failing to observe the tribute for Pope John Paul II.

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Former Scotland coach Ian McGeechan was persuaded to stay on with the Scottish Rugby Union by ex-chairman David Mackay.

Scotland star Chris Paterson is convinced Matt Williams’ position as coach will not be affected by the current crisis which has ripped apart the Scottish Rugby Union.

Ousted Scottish Rugby Union chairman David Mackay has revealed that he would consider returning to the job – but only if major changes take place.

Phil Anderton would be “delighted” to return as chief executive of the Scottish Rugby Union if David Mackay is reinstated as chairman and the warring factions resolve their differences.

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Phil Anderton has become the latest casualty of the bitter battle for power in the game.

Lions legend Ian McGeechan tonight described next year’s tour to New Zealand as presenting “a huge challenge” for the best of Irish and British rugby.

England’s World Cup coaching team is set to be reunited for the Lions tour of New Zealand next summer.

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Phil Anderton has cleared a path for director of rugby Ian McGeechan to link up with the Lions tour next summer.

The BBC today agreed a multi-million pound deal with the three Celtic Unions to broadcast Ireland, Scotland and Wales autumn home internationals for the next five years.

Scottish Rugby Union officials could bid to host the World Cup after successfully organising the U21 World Championships.

Murrayfield was today announced as the venue for next year’s Heineken Cup final.

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Phil Anderton has confirmed fans will be able to drink alcohol inside Murrayfield for the first time in 24 years for BT Cup finals day on Saturday.

PARKHEAD may not be a viable venue for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers if Lansdowne Road is unavailable.

Scottish rugby marketing director Phil Anderton is confident Murrayfield will get the chance to host the Heineken Cup final within the next few years.

Scottish rugby chiefs have revealed a major revamp to the sport’s professional structure.

Scottish rugby chiefs today revealed a major revamp to the sport’s professional structure.