Hearts fans lash out at Romanov

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Hearts fans have hit out at majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov, accusing the 58-year-old banker of being "a playground bully."

In an open letter posted on The Hearts Supporters' Trust website, the fans have criticised Romanov's leadership.

One line reads: "We are an important sporting institution and you have turned us into a circus freak show."

The Trust claims that Romanov's achievements over the past two seasons are being undone by his recent actions.

Romanov was recently involved in the controversy surrounding former captain Steven Pressley, who made a statement to the media regarding "significant unrest" in the Tynecastle dressing room, flanked by fellow players Paul Hartley and Craig Gordon.

All three players were called to individual disciplinary meetings at the club, which ultimately resulted in Steven Pressley's contract being terminated by mutual consent.

Source: BBC Sport