Source: Team_Talk
Stewart backs Jefferies appointment
Jefferies was named as Jambos boss on Friday night - just two hours after the Edinburgh club confirmed they had parted company with Csaba Laszlo.[LNB]And Stewart insists Hearts must now move on from the old regime and focus on the future.[LNB]"Everything has happened very quickly but I'm delighted to have got a manager in so quickly to fill the massive void that has obviously been left by Csaba Laszlo," he said.[LNB]"Thankfully we have got someone in with a big stature and who will hopefully take things forward.[LNB]"I'm disappointed Csaba has gone but as I've said I'm delighted to have got a big manager in so quickly.[LNB]"We move forward now - it's unfortunate but that's the way things work in football and I'm sure Csaba Laszlo will understand that as well.[LNB]"We have got to focus on moving forward."[LNB]Jefferies - who was manager of Hearts between 1995 and 2000 - returned to the helm after Laszlo became the eighth manager given the boot since Vladimir Romanov took control of Hearts almost five years ago.[LNB]Stewart said: "One of the most important things in any football club is an element of stability.[LNB]"This club has had its fair share of instability in recent years but to get someone in of his stature on a long-term contract is important for the club.[LNB]"Jim has a connection with the club and I'm pretty sure the vast majority of the fans will be pleased to see the managerial position being filled so quickly with someone with a big name and managerial record like Jim's and a few minds will be put at rest."[LNB]He added: "I'd like to think Csaba Laszlo will go on and have a successful career and hopefully get back into football as quickly as possible.[LNB]"I have no doubt wherever he goes he will be a success."[LNB][LNB] St. Johnstone v Hearts. Click here to bet.
