Mark McGhee discusses near move to Hearts during Romanov era

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Mark McGhee discusses near move to Hearts during Romanov era

Summary

Mark McGhee, former manager of Aberdeen and Motherwell, revealed he nearly accepted the managerial position at Hearts during Vladimir Romanov's tenure. Romanov, who owned the club from 2005 until its administration in 2013, was known for his hands-on approach. McGhee shared this insight during an appearance on the BBC's Sacked in the Morning podcast, humorously referencing Romanov’s communication style while managing the club. His career includes time at Brighton, Bristol Rovers, and the Scottish national team as Gordon Strachan's assistant.

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•McGhee managed Aberdeen and Motherwell
•Romanov owned Hearts from 2005 to 2013
•McGhee appeared on BBC's Sacked in the Morning podcast
•He jokes about Romanov's interference as a manager
•McGhee's career includes various clubs and national team roles

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7:56 AMYahoo Sports — McGhee reveals he 'almost took Hearts job'

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Former Aberdeen and Motherwell manager Mark McGhee has revealed he nearly took the Hearts job during Vladimir Romanov's Tynecastle reign. The Russian-Lithuanian businessman took control of the Edinburgh club in early 2005 and remained owner until Hearts entered administration in 2013. During that period, McGhee managed English clubs Brighton and Bristol Rovers, as well as Scottish sides Aberdeen and Motherwell.
— Yahoo Sports

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