Source: PA
Jefferies to carry on
Jim Jefferies has no intention of resigning as Hearts manager despite the interference of majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov in team selection.
Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas was made unavailable to Jefferies for last Saturday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Rangers on the morning of the game at the behest of Romanov, who it is understood was concerned his fellow Lithuanian may be sent off by referee Iain Brines.
Jefferies was already without injured duo Andy Webster and Lee Wallace and the suspended Ismael Bouzid and today expressed his frustration at the decision. But the Hearts boss insisted he has not considered quitting Tynecastle.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday night's SPL match with Celtic, Jefferies said: "There's no way I'm resigning. I'll come in here and I'll learn from that experience and I'll know what to do now.
"There were rumours going around on Saturday. I was getting texts from my son that I'd resigned.
"Yes, I was disappointed the way we were a bit short at the back, but the rumours that were flying around weren't true."
