In a recent interview, former Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov disclosed that he had once provided goalkeeper Craig Gordon with a blank cheque to dissuade him from a move to Celtic, asserting Gordon's potential as a first-choice keeper in England. Romanov critiques Scottish referees for their perceived biases and recounts past tensions within the club, highlighting a 2006 revolt by key players against his management style. He reminisces about his time as the owner, indicating a potential buyer was prepared for Gordon at the end of the season.
Romanov said, 'I told Gordon: Your contract is running out and I know Celtic has made you an offer, but you'll end up being their second-choice goalkeeper, not the first.'
He added, 'If you don't believe me, here's a blank contract. Write down the amount you want.' Gordon wrote down a very large sum—something unheard of at Hearts and all of Scottish football.
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