In October 2006, the Hearts football team, led by captain Steven Pressley, held an unexpected press conference that marked a significant turning point in their relationship with owner Vladimir Romanov. During this event, Pressley read a prepared statement that indicated serious internal strife within the team, shattering the perception of a united squad. This incident, which was described as 'dynamite' by observers, symbolized the dramatic decline of Romanov's influence over the club as it became evident that the players were no longer willing to tolerate his management style.
"Chaps, just to make you aware that I'm going to make a statement and we'll answer no questions," captain Steven Pressley told the assembled journalists as he walked in beside midfielder Paul Hartley and goalkeeper Craig Gordon.
It was dynamite. The usual press corps trooped out to Hearts' training base at Riccarton unaware they were about to witness one of the defining incidents of the Romanov era.
Pressley would read out a prepared statement that eviscerated any notion of a happy playing squad at Hearts - a squad that had clearly reached a breaking point.
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