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The Scotsman/Evan Murray - Celtic and QPR target Tynecastle backroom staff
HEARTS are poised to lose two key members of their off-field staff, with Queens Park Rangers and Celtic respectively targeting commercial director Ali Russell and academy director John Murray.
Russell, who moved to Tynecastle in 2005 from his position as the Scottish Rugby Union's head of marketing, is understood to have held advanced discussions with a view to becoming the Championship outfit's new chief executive.
QPR are in the midst of a rapid rebuilding process at all levels, after a takeover by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, backed by the investment of Lakshmi Mittal, causing them to be dubbed the richest club in the world in many quarters. Russell's successes at Tynecastle include agreeing the most lucrative kit manufacturing sponsorship in Hearts' history with Umbro.
Murray's departure would be more keenly felt on the football side..... The Scotsman
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