Another Romanov Classic

Last updated : 10 January 2006 By Kevin Smith
Hearts owner and trainee stand-up comedian Vladimir Romanov has called for a rematch of the New Year's Day match between Hearts and Celtic.

In the game, Hearts player Fysass was sent-off with the Hearts leading the game 2-1. Celtic staged a late comeback to win the game 3-2, and today, Fysass' red card was overturned.

Hearts blamed their defeat on the ordering off, and Romanov has decided the game should be replayed. He said, "If we're after a fair game in Scotland I insist on a replay of the match against Celtic, but it is not the only game that should be replayed again.

"The authorities should look at two others where I believe my team has not been treated fairly. My players have been beaten up.

"I didn't expect this kind of thing in Scotland. I have been through it in Lithuania but in Scotland you expect fair and proper football - instead things are even more primitive in Scotland."

Brilliant.