Levein Quotes

We had chances to go in front and give ourselves a more comfortable evening but we didn't do that. - Craig Levein

Now there's been a settling back down back to what it was 15, 20 years ago. The gap between the wages has got to the stage now that not only are Hearts getting closer to the Old Firm because they are spending less, but Hearts are going up the way with wages. - Craig Levein

Joe knows Craig Levein well and, if the talks work out, it will be a good opportunity for the lad. - George Burley

It's going to be a long, hard slog now. - Craig Levein

It's been changing for a few years. - Craig Levein

I think the whole thing just needed swept away. It started again with somebody new just changing the emphasis. George [Burley] coming in at the same time as Mr Romanov and having no thoughts in his head about Celtic or Rangers has been a great help to them. - Craig Levein

Hearts are taking the next step now but that next step needed a clear-out. My departure helped clear the decks and I think it has been the best thing for Hearts. - Craig Levein

He [Levein] spoke about my reputation when I went in. He was very sceptical. He'd heard things about me and spoke about how he ran a tight ship. He was very much a dictator type and I was starting to get a frosty feeling from the guy. - Michael Stewart