Lesson Learned ; Indiscipline and Excuses Aside, the One Thing Hearts Need to Avoid a Repeat of Is a High-Tempo Approach in Europe

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THE fallout from Hearts' Champions League exit to AEK Athens was marked by blame and bluster but, fortunately, head coach Valdas Ivanauskas has managed to regain a sense of perspective as the club prepares to re- enter European competition this week.

Hearts' consolation prize for missing out on the continent's main event is a first-round UEFA Cup tie against Sparta Prague and the Lithuanian admits he and his players have learned some difficult lessons from their perceived Greek tragedy.

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Lesson Learned ; Indiscipline and Excuses Aside, the One Thing Hearts Need to Avoid a Repeat of Is a High-Tempo Approach in Europe

True, he still believes Yuri Baskakov was harsh to send off Neil McCann in Athens, but he admits Julien Brellier contributed to his own dismissal by foolishly donning an earring after being checked over by the Russian referee in the dressing room before the sec...

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