Dec 25, 2020
6: Gretna & Hearts – The incredible story of two mavericks creating a big impact on Scottish football
Introducing Football Uncovered, a new investigative podcast series from SPORF. Together with Sporting Intelligence's Nick Harris, we’re shedding light on some of the most notorious tales of football ownership.
In this episode we take a look two lesser told stories Scotland, with Gretna and Hearts.
Two teams fatefully entwined at the 2006 Scottish Cup final with eager well meaning owners but turbulent stories.
From Brooks Mileson’s philanthropic approach taking Gretna to the highest of highs and ending in tragedy, to Vladmir Romanov’s eccentric, endlessly quotable antics at Hearts.
Who knew football North of the Border could be filled with such drama!