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Joe Savage, Ex Hearts Sporting Director On Manager & Player Dramas & Successes At Tynecastle | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

We've got a fascinating show for you this week as we're joined by former Hearts Sporting Director, Joe Savage gives a detailed insight into his time at the club including the ups and downs involving Managerial sackings, player recruitment, fan pressure and much more.


Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday also chat through the latest topics from the weekend's SPFL football as Aberdeen continue to keep the pace with Celtic at the top of the league ahead of their GIANT tie against Rangers at Pittodrie midweek!

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