Vladimir Romanov wanted Hearts to go green during his tumultuous tenure as the Tynecastle club's owner.And while he didn't accept the similarities to Hibs as an argument against it, former managing director David Southern claims he came to the rescue by citing Celtic.
Romanov's spell as the main man in Gorgie was as rocky as it gets and fans look back on it with mixed emotions. From Jim Jefferies to Craig Levein, those who worked under him tell toe-curling tales of the eccentric Lithuanian's behaviour behind the scenes, but a pitch to change the kit to a yellow and green outfit was a step too far for Southern.
Romanov wanted the Jambos to ditch the iconic maroon and switch to a kit copying Lithuanian side Kaunas. That would have sparked fury among fans given rivals Hibs play in green, but it's claimed Romanov didn't care - he didn't see Hibs as their rivals and wanted to take on Celtic and Rangers.And that's when Southern saw his chance.
He told The Athletic: “Ali Russell (commercial director) held up a photo of Kaunas celebrating a league title or a cup, the usual thing with ticker tape and beaming smiles.
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