06-30-2021, 11:39 AM
Chief talent-spotter John Murray has left Hearts after 26 years.
Northern Irishman Murray rose to director of football and was also head of recruitment.
Celtic once tried to poach him but Murray stayed loyal to the Jambos.
Now it's understood he's left the Gorgie outfit.
A leaked letter from Murray to agents seeking players sparked anger 15 months ago.
Murray had declared the club would be prepared to pay transfer fees.
That came after existing Hearts players had already agreed to accept wage cuts.
The move was to help desperate Tynecastle chiefs cope with the savage financial effects of the start of the pandemic.
Northern Irishman Murray rose to director of football and was also head of recruitment.
Celtic once tried to poach him but Murray stayed loyal to the Jambos.
Now it's understood he's left the Gorgie outfit.
A leaked letter from Murray to agents seeking players sparked anger 15 months ago.
Murray had declared the club would be prepared to pay transfer fees.
That came after existing Hearts players had already agreed to accept wage cuts.
The move was to help desperate Tynecastle chiefs cope with the savage financial effects of the start of the pandemic.