Valdas takes a break
24 Oct 2006 - 08:03:11
Hearts head coach Valdas Ivanauskas has been given a two-week sabbatical due to ongoing health problems.
The Lithuanian was given leave of absence after a meeting with Jambos owner Vladimir Romanov, with sporting director Eduard Malofeev taking charge for the next fortnight.
Ivanauskas explained: "It was my initiative to ask Vladimir for the meeting. He immediately said yes to it.
"He listened to all I said and it was great to feel his support and understanding.
"Despite how it may seem, the meeting was not connected to the defeat on Saturday.
"I had been having some health problems earlier, but now it is at the point where I cannot ignore them."