21 Sep 2025 16:20:35
Strom, just seen your response in the Raskin Celebration thread.
My comments are absolutely correct, suggest you look up Martin's interview on August 11th - not only did he publicly calls Raskin out, he also made the telephone gesture with his hands during the press conference.
"There's been a bit of uncertainty about him this summer, for sure. Not from people ringing us, but I think from people ringing him, definitely.
"So I think that's affected his approach. Not in terms of professionalism, but he's a young man, of course it's going to have an impact at some point. "
I called it out at the time as I was gobsmacked that he basically accused Raskin of breach of contract.
21 Sep 2025 16:49:05
So that is what your saying about Raskin then EHL, never paid any attention, if he celebrated scoring in the way you said and had a pop at Martin, all i can say he has been incredible silly if true, I did watch that interview but he never mentioned any player and what he actually said it was clubs contacting some players people. (agents)
21 Sep 2025 16:50:45
I remember the Brentesque phone gesture.
21 Sep 2025 16:53:16
I hope you are wrong on this EHL because if your right it shows he is an immature young man.
He was in the wrong if he is conducting negotiations outside his contract. Enough to see him dropped for a must win old firm so the club have clearly taken a grim view on his conduct.
To then refer to himself being pulled up for his wrongdoing shows he has learned nothing and lacks respect for the club.
21 Sep 2025 17:08:49
MyStar - you are incorrect again.
21 Sep 2025 17:09:32
Tommy that is exactly my thinking.
21 Sep 2025 17:11:09
TommyGun - I'm not wrong and Raskin wasn't in the wrong either.
What Martin said in the interview was factually incorrect and completely out of orders.
I agree, it was incredibly petty of Raskin to celebrate like he did - but it does highlight that there's still some serious issues between the two.
21 Sep 2025 17:20:09
I watched it again and he did make those comments when asked about Rothwell and Raskin playing in same team. The people he is speaking about I took to be more his agents rather than other clubs but like all of this it is someone's interpretation.
He also spent the last few minutes of the interview praising Raskin from the Saturday before and how he had been excellent since they had previously had a chat about some things.
If you ask me he was signalling to his girlfriend that he wanted a Dominoes last night ?.
21 Sep 2025 17:21:46
Brentesque phone gesture. I think most people when talking about a phone call make that gesture with the thumb and pinkie extended, if not all the time then at some point.
21 Sep 2025 17:25:52
I think what EHL was saying is that clubs have called about Raskin, and that may have turned his head a little or affected his performances. At no point did he suggest that Raskin entertained those approaches, asked for the calls to be taken, or that clubs contacted him directly.
For all we know, Raskin could have told them all where to go and even mentioned it to the manager, who may have taken it the wrong way.
21 Sep 2025 17:29:48
The said press conference he didn't mention any names he said players heads have been turned by phone calls.
21 Sep 2025 17:30:10
I would rather have Raskin as player manager than Terry Vegetables in charge.
21 Sep 2025 17:37:22
That's the way it works unfortunately tommy, nobody likes the manager so what raskin did or didn't do doesn't matter same as the whole hamza situation.
Anyway raskin played yesterday and at least everyone agrees he was excellent and should be the first names on the team sheet now hopefully all this carry on has passed.
Does anybody know if we have an option on meghoma, been really impressed with him, only 19 years old and not a player many had hope for. I certainly didn't expect him to be our first choice left back, thought we'd bring in another but now i think we need a new back left back for meghoma.
21 Sep 2025 17:38:11
I agree it doesn't help the situation. I get he'll be frustrated however you don't show that on the pitch. It shows a bit of disrespect for Martin and doesn't allow the situation to move on.
21 Sep 2025 17:54:41
Strom, on the press conference I am referring to Martin was specifically discussing Raskin and publicly named him.
The club did address this and Martin tries to correct it in later interviews - however the damage was done.
Anyways, that's why Raskin make the phone gesture.
Make of it what you will.
21 Sep 2025 18:03:10
Tav it wasn't reported as an option in the club story at the time (just checked) . however we won't have the same number of players to replace in MF or up front next season so might have cash to spend on him and a few replacements for Tavs and Souttar. if he is playing first team football and in Europe then he might see the sense on coming here.
21 Sep 2025 18:03:52
Actually until it was mentioned don here no-one had noticed or commented on it. if he isn't asked at his next conference now though I would be surprised.
21 Sep 2025 18:08:33
There's definitely still an issues between those two.
I could be wrong, but I think the board have pulled rank on this. There's no way that the club are going to allow our most valuable asset to sit on the sidelines.
Martin comes across as an arrogant prick in his pressers.
21 Sep 2025 18:11:07
So Martin named Raskin? is that what you're saying EHL ?.
21 Sep 2025 18:16:28
If Raskin made the phone gesture, then that is him only showing immaturity in my eyes then, make of what you will EHL.
21 Sep 2025 18:18:26
Tongue and cheek celebration. No issue with a player having a dig at his manager. Especially one like Martin. I have a dig daily at mine and he has a dig back. Not everyone has to be best mates at work. Raskin clearly stated when interviewed its in the past.
21 Sep 2025 18:44:20
I don't care if russell martin grows his hair down to his a**e, eats carrots until they're coming out his ears or when he's away from ibrox bowing to every Buddhist statue there is, all i'm interested in/ caring about is what he does for our club as head coach and hopefully going forward he starts to turn the corner, that's what we should all be interested in and talking about instead of constant insults about what he looks like and does away from ibrox ?Judge the guy as our head coach and only that and see yourselves as others see you and that's to the ones who are out of order slagging the guy for being a vegan, has long hair or has Buddhist beliefs get a grip ?.
21 Sep 2025 18:56:43
Correct Gers. opposition coach trying to stir up unrest at another club ?. I can understand it as Hearts will need all the help they can get to keep their run going ??.
21 Sep 2025 19:42:31
Am talking about when he said players heads were turned during press conference ehl and he never mentioned any names at that time. So maybe we are talking about different times but I am definitely not wrong.
21 Sep 2025 19:49:01
Raskin outstanding yesterday but some fans are blinded by the hatred they have for Martin in this.
Takes 2 to tango I'm afraid, if indeed as you say the telephone gesture yesterday indicates he still hasn't patched things up with Martin for the good of himself and the club/ fans that idolise him, hopefully he grows up quickly if that's the case.
Maybe he just intends this to be his trademark celebration going forward and they have both moved on with a mutual respect, let's hope so.
Thought the performance from the team yesterday was a distinct improvement, long may it continue.
21 Sep 2025 20:10:27
I think I remember the interview and he definitely speaks about raskin, I'm sure he uses the phrase he's a young lad and could be excused for getting his head turned, or words to that effect.
21 Sep 2025 20:22:54
No option.
21 Sep 2025 20:37:03
That's poor Angus.
21 Sep 2025 22:14:18
EHL it was a joke mate. I was going to say it in the post but hoped you would take it as such.
21 Sep 2025 23:25:42
What about his big nose Coop's are we allowed to have some banter with that?
I mean what an absolute waste of a big cracking Snebb on a man that does not need it, lettuce goes brown and easily identified when it's off but chicken and fish etc require smelling to check if they are not rancid and that is the type of folk who should be blessed with a huge Snebb.
22 Sep 2025 14:02:44
It was clear to me with Raskins interview he held back.
This is far from over and you can see ( for me ) Martins handling of this situation has been pathetic and only highlights his own insecurities. Every previous manager inc BF is much more confident in themselves than Martin. Hence why they did not have an issue with his 'questions' as he has always done it. Perhaps more so with Martin for, let's face it, obvious reasons. He's weak!
I have a gut feeling Raskin will be gone in Jan.
This team is significantly weaker with him out. Hibs result would have been so much more different.
Martin talks ( like most address at some time ) no one is bigger than the club whilst acting like he is bigger than the club.
I hope he sorts his sh! t out, but I think it will end in him being sacked. Just how much damage will have been done we'll need to wait and see.
Good win all the same and better performance. But we are still only papering over cracks.
Half the clubs in the league are starting all over again every season and do it a damn sight quicker than we seem to be able to with much much more resources available.
Martin lies and players will see through that sh! t in a heartbeat.