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18 – Beth McKay 32 – Kitted Out 34 – Hearts on Tour

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C LU B D I R E C T O RY League Champions: 1895, 1897, 1958, 1960.

1st Division: 1980, 2015, 2021 Scottish Cup: 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906, 1956, 1998, 2006, 2012.

League Cup: 1954/55, 1958/59, 1959/60, 1962/63.

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ood afternoon from Tynecastle Park.

Today we welcome Jack Ross, the players, staff and supporters of Hibs to Gorgie. I’m sure that when the fixtures were released a few months ago, this was the one that everyone in Edinburgh went searching for. It’s the biggest date in the calendar, and it’s taken on added significance with the fans because of how well both teams have started this season.

Derbies are electric, frantic and sometimes football breaks out! But in all seriousness, I’m hoping that the fans are treated to a good game. That’s why I’m pleased that there will be both sets of supporters inside the stadium today. The atmosphere will be incredible and our players will feed off of it. Some of them experienced a full Tynecastle for the first time against Aberdeen and I know they were blown away by it. They can expect an even bigger, even louder backing this afternoon.

I’m delighted with the way we have started our cinch Premiership campaign. We’ve had some really difficult opening fixtures, and passed nearly every test. We’ve added to our squad in recent weeks and it’s the strongest it’s been for some time. All in all we are sitting in a good position but we know it’s just the start, the challenge for us to keep it going. We all know the demands here at Hearts; win every game you play, and that’s certainly what we aim to do every week.

I hope that when our team steps out on the pitch it will be to a wall of noise. We need our supporters on it from first whistle to last if we are to do the same on the park.

It’s an exciting time to be associated with Heart of Midlothian Football Club, and we’ll be doing everything in our power to give our fans the bragging rights in Edinburgh once again.

Enjoy the game, Robbie Neilson

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ood afternoon Jambos!

It’s a pleasure to welcome you back to Tynecastle for today’s Edinburgh Derby and I can think of no better way to resume league action after the international break. I was delighted to start all three of Scotland’s World Cup Qualifier games, culminating in a massive win in Austria on Tuesday night which keeps us firmly in the running for a top two finish in the group. Until then, however, my only focus is Hearts.

The Edinburgh Derby is the first fixture we look out for at the start of the season and I can’t wait to sample that unique atmosphere once again.

We beat Hibs at Hampden last season, however, with no fans in the ground it simply wasn’t the same. This afternoon, there’s not a spare seat to be had at Tynecastle and I know the place will be absolutely rocking come kick-off.

Today’s match is a top of the table clash with both teams having enjoyed a good start to the season.

That’s it all it is however; a start. We want to keep pushing ourselves right at the top and to do so you have win the big games, not least the derbies. I’ve had the good fortune of playing in many a match against Hibs over the years and one thing never changes: The intensity and desire to win. The boys are raring to go and for a few of the lads in the dressing room, this will be their first taste of derby day in the Capital but rest assured they’re fully aware of how much it means to the club and our supporters.

Today is also our first Derby as a fan-owned club; a truly magnificent achievement by our incredible supporters. We want to send you all home happy with three points in the bag.

Finally, I would like to sign off my message today by paying tribute to a lifelong Jambo who sadly lost his life not too long ago at the age of 42. Steven Macmillan of Stoneyburn was a true Jambo with two main passions in his life: Family and football.

For many years he was the secretary of Stoneyburn Juniors and on behalf of everyone at the club I would like to pass on our sincere condolences.

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SETTING THE SCENE HIBERNIAN It’s Matchday 5 of the cinch Premiership season and it’s Derby Day in Auld Reekie as Hibs arrive in Gorgie for a top of the table Capital clash.

Both sides sit joint-top with 10 pointsa-piece following a strong start to the league season on both sides of the Edinburgh divide. The Easter Road side have taken maximum points off Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Ross County so far, with a share of the spoils coming in a 2-2 draw at Dens Park.

Martin Boyle and Kyle Magennis lead the scoring charts with three strikes each and the former found himself in excellent form heading into the recent international break. He found himself on the scoresheet for Australia before suffering an injury which kept him out of their tie with Vietnam with some doubts as to whether he’ll be ready to feature this afternoon.

One player certain not to be turning out in green and white today is talisman Christian Doidge. He grabbed two goals at the start of the season before suffering from an injury setback that will likely keep him sidelined until December.

Manager Jack Ross will, however, be able to call upon key players such as Paul Hanlon and Joe Newell, both of whom have been missing in recent weeks.

There could also be a debut for new signing Nathan Woods with the defender joining on season long loan from Middlesborough.

Although the men from Leith won the last Tynecastle meeting between the two sides back in December 2019, it’s the Jambos who have earned the bragging rights in the last two outings. The most recent league win came back in March 2020, just days before COVID-19 brought the season to a halt. Goals from Sean

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Clare, Ollie Bozanic and Conor Washington sealed a memorable 3-1 win at Easter Road under Daniel Stendel.

The most recent victory came at Hampden on Halloween night 2020 as goals from Craig Wighton and Liam Boyce saw Hearts progress to the Scottish Cup Final with a 2-1 win at an empty national stadium.

Robbie Neilson and the boys will be coming into today’s tie full of confidence thanks to a solid start to the campaign. A sold out Tynecastle can look forward to seeing potential home debuts for Ben Woodburn, Taylor Moore, Cammy Devlin and the latest recruit – Barrie McKay. Following his heroics between the sticks for Scotland on Tuesday night, Captain Craig Gordon will lead the boys in maroon out of the tunnel with just one target in mind: Derby Day delight.

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ONCE UPON A DERBY DAY Hearts and Hibs locked horns on Saturday 23rd March 1991 in what would become game 9 of ’22 in a row’ as the Jambos derby dominance continued in Gorgie.

The game came to be referred to as ‘the Andy Goram Show’ as the Hibs shotstopper pulled off a string of stunning saves to prevent a cricket scoreline as the boys in maroon ran out 3-1 winners.

A match report from the day noted: “Time and time again the Hibs keeper defied Hearts with superb saves and the scoreline could easily have been trebled.

The four goals came in a nine minute spell early in the second half; a Craig Levein header on 56 minutes following a Dave McPherson header; a vicious 20 yard shot by George Wright four minutes later.

On 64 minutes Torolano pulled one back with a glancing header from a Weir free-kick, but sixty seconds later Goram made his one and only mistake of the afternoon when he misjudged a John Colquhoun cross and John Robertson nodded the ball into the empty net.

The remainder of the match was Hearts v Goram with Scott Crabbe denied twice by two acrobatic, breath-taking saves.

Hearts: Walker, Sandison, McKinlay, Levein, Wright, McPherson, Crabbe, D.Ferguson, Robertson.

Hibs: Goram, Miller, Milne, Orr, Hamilton, Hunter, Weir, P.Wright, Findlay, Mitchell, McGinlay.

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earts’ Community Football Department recently partnered up with Linlithgow Rose Community FC to deliver one of their popular Play the Game Courses, which resulted in a very generous donation from Linlithgow to the club’s new front of shirt partner, MND Scotland.

The aim of this partnership with Linlithgow Rose Community FC (LRCFC), one of West Lothian’s largest grassroots clubs, was to encourage local youngsters to get out of the house, socialise with friends and engage with their love for playing the game. Across the entire 8 week Summer programme, the ‘Play the Game’ team managed to deliver 14 courses, across 7 venues to almost 900 kids, including 100+ youngsters at Linlithgow between the 26th-30th July.

As part of this partnership between the clubs, there is an agreed share of any surplus generated to help support the continuing work of both our own Community Football department but also to help the partnering grassroots clubs. Previous partner clubs have used this money to purchase new kits and equipment, put towards facility hire or used to subsidise youngsters attendance of their teams. Linlithgow Rose CFC, themselves a registered charity, decided to do something a little different with their surplus and selflessly donate it to MND Scotland.

The total donation sat at around £300 initially but in a further act of incredible generosity,

Linlithgow Rose CFC, decided to round this figure up to £500 to further help the fight against Motor Neurone Disease.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a brutally fast, rapidly progressing terminal illness that stops signals from the brain from reaching the muscles. This means people with MND can quickly lose their ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe unaided. There is no cure or effective treatment, but MND Scotland continues to work tirelessly to fund pioneering research as well as providing practical, emotional, and financial support to those impacted by the disease, with the ultimate aim of defeating MND. Thanks to a pioneering new 2-year partnership with Dell Technologies, Hearts will proudly sport MND Scotland across the front of their home shirts, as well as a donation being made to the charity for every home shirt sold. This fantastic partnership between the club, Dell Technologies and MND Scotland will honour the memory of former captain Marius Žaliūkas who passed away last year after a brave struggle against motor neurone disease.

Speaking on the successful Play the Game Partnership and generous £500 donation from Linlithgow Rose CFC, C.J Sandison, Hearts’ Community Co-ordinator, said: “Linlithgow Rose Community FC have long been supporters of our Play the Game programme. To partner up with them for our Summer Courses and see the response in getting over 100 youngsters join us, is superb and testament to LRCFC’s reach in the local community. For them to then

suggest donating £500 to MND Scotland as part of the partnership, blew us all away with the immense generosity of the trustees. I’d like to give a profound thank you on behalf of all here at Hearts to Russell Gordon, Alistair Paton and Michael Wilson at LRCFC for this successful partnership and their donation to help the fight against MND.” Morag McGowan, Corporate Partnerships Manager at MND Scotland, said on the donation: “It was an absolute pleasure to meet all at LRCFC and accept the incredibly generous donation of £500. It was fantastic to hear of the great work being done in the local community by LRCFC and the wider South East region area by Hearts Community football team. The donation is going to help support many living with MND and make such a difference so a massive thank you to Linlithgow and Hearts for their work in supporting MND Scotland.”

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When we discussed the surplus funds from the course, we never had any doubt that we wanted to donate this money. To see the work that MND Scotland do and know that we can support that should make all associated with LRCFC really proud.”

To celebrate the success of the partnership course and to give thanks to LRCFC for their generosity, the club hosted the trustees of LRCFC and Morag McGowan from MND Scotland at Tynecastle last week to present a cheque for £500 to help battle MND. Pictures below.

Club Secretary at Linlithgow Rose CFC, Russell Gordon, added:

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“To partner up with the Hearts Play the Game Team and provide football for over 100 of our youngsters

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arrie McKay’s arrival at Tynecastle Park this week makes him the second McKay at the club, with Hearts Women’s Beth McKay having joined the Jambos back in March of this year. The Northern Ireland international - in football and futsal - is still finding her feet to an extent at Hearts Women after a stop-start beginning to her time at the club, but she thinks things are finally falling into place. She spoke to Chris McPherson.

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Boasting nearly a decade of experience in SWPL football despite just turning 25, McKay joined Hearts Women in their maiden SWPL1 season after spells with Stirling University where she won the SWF Goal of the Season award in 2018 - Hibernian, and Spartans, but coming into a newly promoted side combined with injury made it a difficult few months.

“It was really tough for me to come into the side in the middle of last season when things weren’t going so well, plus I was getting over a bad knee injury which was one of the first proper spells out of football I’d had”, explained McKay. “With the COVID shutdown, I went about six months without football and I never got to show what I could do, but I feel much fitter now and ready to prove myself. I only managed four appearances for a variety of reasons last season, which was difficult, knowing I wasn’t able to help the team. It was a good pre-season, a bit of a fresh start and I feel better, we all do.”

It’s not just a fresh start for McKay, but the whole team, as Eva Olid’s impact starts to be felt across the club, with the new Hearts Women manager’s principles of play and training proving popular with the squad.

A new focus on possession football and incisive play in the final third should be easy on the eye, and has resulted in many more chances to score, although the SWPL1 opener against Hamilton Accies ended in defeat after the visitors were given three penalties during the match despite not creating much else.

“It’s not going to be an

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overnight change for us, but the team is playing with so much more attacking threat and purpose, and using the ball better.

We look more dynamic in the final third although we need to take more chances, but the important thing is that we’re making the chances in the first place. We didn’t deserve to lose to Hamilton, but it’s a lesson for us to kill games off.

“I’m usually a left-winger but I’ve been playing left-back in preseason and hoping I can help the team out. It’s going to take time for me to get used to it, I know I have a lot to work on, but I’ve got faith in my ability that I can make a difference. The way we’re playing under Eva suits me, I like being on the front foot when I can be.

“I love the new ideas Eva has brought into training and tactics.

Sometimes, it can get a bit repetitive when you do drills you’ve done before but she has the experience of coaching all over the world and so everything is new and the tempo of training is different class. The coaches at Hearts are some of the best I’ve had. I love my fitness, so it’s great for me to run around with purpose and I’m so excited to see how far we can go.”

The team still retains a very young spine to it and a number of young stars have already been part of Scotland training camps in the past few months, with five 17-year-olds starting against the Accies on Sunday, including Shona Cowan, who McKay marked out as one to watch. Despite playing in the same part of the pitch, there’s no animosity between the two who have become firm friends.

“Obviously, we’re competing for the same position in defence but I can’t speak highly enough of Shona Cowan. She’s the nicest, most supportive teammate and friend and she’s going to go on and have a great career. If I can play any part in that development, I’d be so happy.”

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IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK: DAVID’S STORY To mark World Suicide Prevention Day we want to talk about The Changing Room. This is a SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) project which uses connection with football to promote positive men’s mental health. Alongside major funding from Movember and support from the SPFL Trust, Big Hearts are key partners in making it run successfully at Tynecastle Park.

Today we hear from David Shields, who attends the project at Big Hearts. He shares an insight to his own mental health and tells us how attending The Changing Room has made a difference to his life.

In 2019 David was in a very dark place. Signed off work suffering with anxiety and depression, he contemplated taking his own life on a few occasions.

He said, “If it wasn’t for my partner and son being at home, I probably would’ve done something to myself”.

It was during this time David realised that he needed help and someone to talk to. A friend of the family who had previously attended The Changing Room project highly recommended the group. “I decided to go along and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

I soon realised that I wasn’t alone, and I met people who felt exactly the same way as I did.”

The Changing Room offers the opportunity for Hearts fans to meet up, start positive conversations about mental health and includes a variety of activities from boxing classes to cooking lessons.

Throughout the pandemic it wasn’t possible to meet in person and virtual drop-in sessions were set up, to offer continued support. “I’m very grateful for the

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online support during lockdown, but I’m really glad we are back in the stadium.”

It can often take people a while to feel comfortable talking to the group, “After my second week of opening up, I never looked back. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.”

David was full of praise for Dougie Gowan, SAMH Project Worker “The work he does is amazing, he gives his time to each of us. I can’t thank the guy enough, he has made such a difference to my life!”

The Changing Room uses football to bring men together to tackle mental health and this helped attract David to the group “I’m a Hearts supporter, but not all the boys in the group are and that helps get the conversation going. Coming here really has helped me get into a better place mentally.”

A final word from David “Don’t bottle things up, get help because it really could change your life forever!”

Thank you to David for having the courage to speak out and share his story, this could help many others.

More information about The Changing Room can be found at www.bighearts.org.uk/programmes/thechanging-room/ If you are struggling with mental health, you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone please contact: Samaritans Breathing Space

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hen I’m photographing a match I’m looking for the obvious big moments such as goals, celebrations and flashpoints.

During the game however, you never know which move will lead to a goal so I am continually firing shots in readiness of those moments happening. Once the match is over I always look through the photos and often find shots that I wasn’t even aware of taking!

From the recent match against Aberdeen I found this one of Andy Halliday under a bit of pressure and all I can see are lots of legs.

Maybe it’s just me but it reminded me of a Swiss Army Knife! I also thought; who would be a referee trying to work out who fouled who?

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hen I get asked why I started supporting Hearts, the one word answer would be “class”, pure and simple. But there is a much longer story as to how it happened.

In September of 2018, I took my parents on a vacation to Scotland and Ireland. The purpose of the trip was to visit the lands where their parents were born. My dad’s mother was the only grandparent I ever knew as a child, she was born in Aberdeen and moved to the United States as a teenager. During our time in Scotland we visited Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. From the moment we stepped out of Waverley Station, I was in awe of the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

From the Old Town and Edinburgh Castle, to the Scott Monument and Princes Street; I was in awe of it all. What a beautiful site to make a first impression. I knew this was the city I wanted to immerse myself in.

One of the very first things I did when I booked the trip was to look at the football fixtures in the cities we were visiting during our stays there. The unfortunate part of that trip was that Hearts were away to Motherwell, so I purchased a ticket for Hibernian v Kilmarnock. The most memorable part about that game to me was the Kilmarnock supporters. Their small section was consistently louder than the rest of the stadium’s home fans.

Throughout the match I was unimpressed with the home supporters and even left the game early because the experience was not what I hoped it was going to be.

I left the stadium and met back up with my parents on the Royal Mile. As we played tourists the rest of the day, we stumbled upon the Heart of Midlothian mosaic. When I finally got back to my hotel at the end of the night, I sat down at the bar and started researching that mosaic and the football club associated with it. As I sat there drinking my Guinness and immersing myself in Hearts’ history, I was drawn to the story about McCrae’s Battalion. I immediately felt a connection, as another part of our trip involved visiting the Black Watch castle/museum in Perth to learn about my great-great grandfather’s time serving for them in World War I. The story of McCrae’s Battalion and the players’ sacrifices, along with the supporters who also joined, also made an impression on me. I come from a family who have long taken pride as public servants; from military to police officers to firefighters. I myself am a firefighter. The very next morning, I made my way down to Gorgie. I visited Tynecastle and walked around the surrounding area; and I loved everything about it. I purchased my scarf at the team store and then made my way to the Tynecastle Arms for some lunch and a beer. I chatted with the bartender for a couple of hours and I told him about my experiences the day before and what led me into his bar today. He went on and on, story after story, about Hearts and its supporters. It was clear to me how important this football club was to the very fabric of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. I assured him when I left that day, that they now had a lifelong supporter living thousands of miles away in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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GOLDEN OLDIE Tynecastle watches on as Hibs keeper Roddy MacKenzie launches himself into the air. The date is September 8th 1973 and the Jambos went on to win 4-1.

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OUT T here is nothing more exciting than an Edinburgh Derby, the anticipation of seeing something special unfold at Tynecastle. Since supporting Hearts from the mid-eighties, I have been lucky enough to watch some fantastic derby wins. I am also well aware of the relative stranglehold we have had over our neighbours at Tynecastle during that time period. Since 1983 we have played at Tynecastle 67 times, winning 34, drawing 24 and losing a meagre 9 games.

Hibs since 1983, we have played 142, won 62, drawn 50 and lost 30.

Again, a very decent record over that period.

In all competitive games against

The statistics speak for themselves:

This then got me thinking about some of the great Hearts players that had graced the Tynecastle turf and who had fared the best against Hibs?

After researching via the superb London Hearts website, it became clear that there were 5 stand-outs; John Robertson, Gary Mackay, Henry Smith, Craig Levein and John Colquhoun.

Rank

Player

Games

Won

Drawn

Lost

Goals

1

John Robertson

55

27

21

7

27

2

Gary Mackay

52

23

22

7

4

3

Henry Smith

42

19

19

4

0

4

Craig Levein

38

20

12

4

4

5

John Colquhoun

37

18

12

7

5

It is no surprise that all five of these players have been inducted into the Heart of Midlothian Hall of Fame and are held in such high regard amongst the Gorgie faithful.

John Robertson’s goal exploits have been well documented over

the years and quite rightly he has earned the title Hammer of the Hibs. Craig Levein’s defensive prowess speaks for itself, Henry Smith was a superb keeper for Hearts as well as being a regular fixture between the posts for many years. John Colquhoun was idolised by the Hearts support and who can ever forget those two goals at Easter Road in season 1993/94.

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I wanted to focus on Gary MacKay’s amazing derby record, 52 starts winning 23, drawing 22 and losing a paltry 7. A record any player would be more than happy to be associated with.

Gary was Hearts through and through and would do anything for the cause. He is the club record appearance holder with 640 competitive appearances and 64 goals. A feat never likely to be bettered in the modern football environment.

Gary’s loyalty and dedication to the club meant he was awarded a testimonial in season 1990/91 against Everton. The game took place on the 13th of May 1991 in front of a crowd of 5575. Hearts ran out 2-0 winners thanks to two goals from a certain Joe Jordan!

The then manager came on as a sub at half time and netted with two trademark power headers in the 55th minute and then the 88th.

At the age of 39 he showed he hadn’t lost his predatory instinct. Hearts fans wanted him in the starting line-up for the following week!

Gary himself was unlucky to have a penalty brilliantly kick saved from by Welsh legend Neville Southall in the 57th minute.

Pictured is a match shirt and shorts from the testimonial which was worn by the classy central midfielder Derek Ferguson.

Derek joined from Rangers for a then club record transfer fee of £750,000. He played 127 competitive games making 121 starts and would eventually depart for Sunderland in a deal that would see John Colquhoun come back up the road to Gorgie at the end of season 1992/93.

The shirt itself was manufactured by Bukta who would end their 5-year association with the club at the end of season 1990/91. Admiral would begin manufacturing the kits at the start of season 1991/92. It had a button-down white collar with a maroon and grey trim. The body of the shirt was maroon with rhombus shapes interspersed throughout the shirt. The sponsor logo for the season was Miller Homes but for this one-off game local company Lothian Plumbing Supplies sat pride of place on the jersey. The logo was heat pressed and the club badge was embroidered. On the back of the shirt the number was heat pressed flock with the Bukta logo also appearing at the bottom of the number.

Grant Young is a Hearts shirt collector and is currently writing a book. He can be contacted at jambojim190512@ yahoo.com or via twitter @ heartsshirts

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Hearts

On Tour

The The 50s/60s Tours

T

hroughout the most successful decade in the Club’s history, manager Tommy Walker forged close bonds between his talented players by taking them on six post-season tours to destinations as far apart as the USA, South Africa and Australia. This season, I’m going to take a look at the memorabilia associated with Hearts’ tours of the 1950’s.

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fter the successes of 1958 and 1960, Tommy Walker didn’t take much persuasion to return to the United States just four years later in 1964.

This time, however, Hearts were to take part in the prestigious International Soccer League (“ISL”) based in New York. There would be no easy friendlies against enthusiastic local players on this tour. Indeed, there wouldn’t really be a tour with Hearts and the other competitors being based in New York and playing most of their matches there with only the occasional foray to other cities.

The ISL was the brainchild of William D Cox, an American businessman and sports lover who used his wealth accumulated from his lumber company to invest in sports teams. In the late 1950’s he had the idea of bringing foreign teams to the United States to compete for an unofficial world club championship. The tournament started in 1960 and Hearts were the third Scottish side to take part following in the footsteps of Kilmarnock who played in the tournament four times including the first tournament in 1960 and Dundee who played in 1962.

The competitors were split into two groups of five but each team would play six matches; two against two of the teams in their group but only once against the other two. Hearts’ group contained Blackburn Rovers, Lanerossi Vicenza, Werder Bremen and Bahia of Brazil. The other group featured Zagelbie Sosnowiec of Poland, Schwechater of Austria, Red Star Belgrade, Vitoria Guimaraes of Portugal and AEK Athens. We’d play Blackburn and Lanerossi twice and Werder and Bahia just once with the group winners meeting the group winners of the second section over two legs to earn the right to meet last year’s champions in the grand final. Confused yet ?

Once again, the club issued an itinerary booklet to the players and officials who were due to travel. Similar in size and style to the itineraries produced for the earlier tours, it was printed by William McDonald & Co who also printed the Hearts programme at the time. The old Hearts crest provides a splash of vivid colour to the cover which refers to the trip as “The International Soccer League” rather than as a tour.

The third page listed the

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members of the travelling party. Both Johnny Harvey and Donald McLeod were included at the outset on this occasion. The list of players is notable not just for the inclusion of Frank Sandeman, signed only a couple of weeks earlier from East Stirling and who would play only 8 times for the club without scoring, but also for the numbering. Jim Cruickshank is the only keeper listed and is listed as No. 1. Thereafter, the list is strictly alphabetical with Left Back David Holt listed as No. 9 and Alan Gordon listed at No. 6.

Ordinarily, of course, this wouldn’t matter but the note at the foot of the page records that these were and would remain the players’ shirt numbers for the entire competition.

for writing the final paragraph. He wrote that “The object of our visit to America is, if we can possibly do so, to win the American Soccer League Tournament, but should we fail in this quest ten we trust that we will be remembered for play that was good, behaviour that was exemplary and endeavor that was honest”.

There was also an American itinerary published and although I’ve not got one in my collection, I’ve seen a couple of pictures which I can share with you. The cover shows a drawing of two players together with

There was then a list of room sharers – although, as we’ll see, the situation changed once the management saw the accommodation which had been reserved. A fixture list follows and then there’s the itinerary itself. The players were to assemble at Tynecastle at 6pm on Thursday 28 May ready to be bussed through to Prestwick Airport where, after a meal at the airport, Hearts would board a midnight flight to JFK Airport in New York. The return flight was scheduled for 26 June.

As usual, the most interesting part of the itinerary are the Notes at the rear. Players were told to travel light.

They would have a maximum baggage allowance of 44lbs which equates to 20kg, less than half of the allowance you’d be allowed today. Players were reminded that if they agreed to send reports of the tour back to the Scottish press – and quite a few would do so – they should submit any material to the club officials before it was published and should not, in any event, discuss the matches themselves. When preparing for matches or training sessions, players must wear track suits over their strips and at no point should players be seen entering or leaving the hotel only wearing their strip.

Tommy Walker was almost certainly responsible

the lists of competing teams. The winners of the first and second sections would meet on 29 July and 2 August to see who would have the right to meet last year’s winners Dukla Prague on 5 August and 9 August. And yes, that would mean Hearts travelling back to New York if they were lucky enough to win their section. The second page has a full itinerary of matches and the third has details of ticket outlets and an advert for the competition’s main sponsors, the Dutch airline KLM. Next time, Hearts get their schedule up and running.

Gary Cowen is a member of Hearts heritage group and is currently writing a book about the Hearts post-season tours

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OVER THE COURSE OF THE 21/22 SEASON, CLUB HISTORIAN DAVID SPEED WILL COVER THE ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY OF OUR HOME.

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ART FOUR: GEARING UP FOR PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

After its major reconstruction in 1888, Tynecastle Park was one of the finest grounds in Scotland and with private rooms in the Pavilion, hospitality could be provided at minimal cost. For example, on 31 August 1889, after Hearts defeated Mossend Swifts by 6-0, fifteen members of the visiting party were invited to take tea.

There were also three dozen waters, a half-bottle of whisky, and a half-bottle of wine, these being purchased from Mr. Clark’s public house, now the Tynecastle Arms. In addition, private rooms allowed Committee Meetings to be held at the ground.

On a more basic level, in October 1889, the first toilet block was built at the back of the Pavilion by R. Smith & Company (Plumbers) of 15 Lothian Road.

Gas pipes were also laid into the private area and two stoves were installed to provide the players with warmth and copious hot water. Routine maintenance was the responsibility of the club’s Trainer, Joe Newton, who in addition to looking after the fitness of the players, had to undertake tasks such as depositing ash on the public standing areas.

In February 1890, security was improved when a wooden fence was erected around the track.

This was just-in-time, because on 8 February 1890, Celtic were visitors for the first time and during Hearts’ 1-0 victory, a very excited crowd watched Jimmy Adams and Willie Groves (Celtic) come to blows. Police had to assist the Hearts officials to break-up the fight and calm down the crowd, which was reported in the newspapers as 7,000. This represented a new record attendance, although on this occasion, club records did not give details of the receipts to confirm that fact.

There were other feisty moments at that time and Mr. Reid of the Edinburgh Evening News

complained to the Committee of personal harassment in the Tynecastle Stands.

Regarding attendances, on Monday, 21 April 1890, it appeared as if a new record had been established at Tynecastle Park when the FA Cup winners, Blackburn Rovers, were demolished by 7-0 before a reported crowd of between 8,000 and 10,000.

However, the gate receipts of just over £87 (with basic admission at 2.5 pence) indicate a more realistic figure of around 5,000. John Bell, on loan from Dumbarton, scored four goals against a jaded Blackburn team that was missing two of its best players. The Englishmen were taken to dinner at Kay’s Hotel in Lothian Road and a much revived group left on the 9.20pm train from Waverley Station.

A similar situation happened on 3 May 1890, when Celtic returned to Tynecastle and won 2-1 before a reported crowd of 8,000. The receipts on that occasion were just over £104 which indicates that only 5,500 were actually in the ground. Nevertheless, crowds were definitely on the increase and the sport took another huge step forward with the formation of the Scottish Football League in season 1890-91. It was hoped that this would help stem the migration of leading players to England.

Heart of Midlothian was, of course, a founder member of the League and in preparation for the new competition the club revised its Rules and Regulations. The membership fee was set at 5/(25p) with juveniles 2/6 (12.5p).

There was also a newmembers joining fee of 5/and 1,000 copies of the Rules were

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printed in order to cover the anticipated demand.

Hearts’ first home game in the League Championship came on Saturday, 23 August 1890 against Celtic. Unfortunately, the “Maroons” lost 5-0 and John Madden, after eleven minutes, recorded the first League goal at Tynecastle. A healthy sum of £94 was drawn at the gate and this represented an attendance of 5,000 which included a noticeable number of visiting supporters.

This compared favourably with the club’s opening fixture at Ibrox Park when 3,400 saw the game against Rangers.

It was the Scottish International winger, Willie Taylor, who scored the club’s first League goal at home, when Hearts defeated Cowlairs by 4-0 on Saturday, 13 September 1890. In the initial season of the Scottish League, Hearts biggest home crowd was 5,500. This was recorded against Dumbarton who eventually shared the Championship title with Rangers.

Although Hibernian was not a member of the Scottish Football League in the first season, local rivalry remained intense

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and when Hearts won 4-1 in a Challenge Match on 1 November 1890, there was an unsavoury incident at Tynecastle. With Hearts leading 2-1, a Hibs follower in the 2,000 crowd, upset at a disallowed goal, ran on to the field and assaulted Willie Gibson, the home keeper.

Other spectators then tried to protect Gibson and order was restored after robust action from the police. After this frightening experience, the majority of the fans were happy to hear the final whistle.

The introduction of League football brought guaranteed fixtures and more income, and Hearts decided to invest in ground improvements in order to attract even more supporters to Tynecastle. Substantial funds were also generated from a memorable run in the Scottish Cup, at the end of which, on 7 February 1891, the club won its first major honour with a 1-0 victory over Dumbarton in the Final at Hampden.

The first significant improvement arrived in the spring of 1891, with the building of a handsome twostorey Pavilion at the Gorgie Road End, detached from the seating area. Built of wood, metal pillars and a corrugated iron roof, this fine clubhouse was erected by a local firm, James Duncan & Son of Grove Street and incorporated Committee facilities, a gymnasium and modern changing rooms. The upper deck also had a fine viewing area that was used by club officials.

The Pavilion was open for playing members on weekdays from 5pm to 10pm, but no gambling or smoking was permitted.

Unfortunately, the President, Dan Blackley, had to advise the members that the proposed covering of the two seated stands was postponed, because the Pavilion had received priority.

Nevertheless, in recognition of the increasingly important role that newspapers had in promoting the game, Hearts built a covered reporters’ box, situated over the entrance tunnel between the two stands.

In August 1891, security was improved by the employment of stewards, known as commissionaires. This was certainly required, as Hearts’ popularity was still growing and even in those austere Victorian days, the “Scotsman” reported that the enthusiasm of the club’s supporters, “baffled description”.

For example, on Saturday 29 August 1891, Hearts defeated the joint League Champions, Dumbarton, by 3-1 and it was reported that the team was vociferously cheered throughout the ninety minutes. This was despite drenching rain and Tynecastle having no covered accommodation for the general public. That day, the total receipts reached just over £154 and when season ticket holders are factored in, the crowd of 7,500 was a new ground record.

On 24 October 1891, a healthy home crowd of 4,000 watched the first local “derby” in the Scottish League. The match was not against Hibernian, however, but Leith Athletic, who were defeated 3-1. Attendances were definitely on the rise and on 2 January 1892, Hearts defeated Dumbarton by 7-1 in a Friendly, with David Ellis of Mossend Swifts scoring a sensational hat-trick.

Newspaper reports suggested an attendance of 10,000 which would have been a new record for the ground, but receipts of £103 indicate a more realistic figure of, at best 7,000.

Another huge occasion followed on 30 January 1892, when Renton, then a power in the game, attracted a recordequaling crowd of 7,500 to Gorgie for a Scottish Cup Third Round Replay. The gates were closed long before the start and newspaper reporters reckoned that if those on the railway embankments, distillery bonds and other surrounding buildings, were added, then about 15,000 spectators must have witnessed the match. It proved to be a roughhouse and Hearts’ players lost their composure and also a 2-0 lead. After the 2-2 draw, the Second Replay was lost by 3-2 at Hampden Park.

Another less salubrious record was established on 23 April 1892, when Hearts beat Rangers by 3-2. That afternoon, George Goodfellow became the first man to be sent-off in a Scottish League game at Tynecastle, after he raised his boot in a dangerous way against the Rangers player, Hugh McCreadie. There was also some excitement off the field, although the bulk of the 5,000 spectators were totally unaware that a small fire in one of the stands had to be extinguished at half-time.

THE MEADOWS TO LOGIE GREEN

F

rom the Meadows the Heritage Trail crosses the City to stop at Logie Green. On the way it passes along Chapel Street the site of Tam McKenzie’s Sport Shop (now the African Wrap Place). Before newspapers started to publish late Saturday editions, match results were posted in McKenzie’s windows, drawing in the crowds and sparking lively debate. Early committee meetings and social gatherings were held just

a few steps up Chapel Street at the Marshall Street Halls where the club regularly held their AGMs and Committee meetings from 1886 to 1902.

Percival King’s Sporting Emporium was found on Lothian Street and according to club records, is where our first ball was purchased. Turning right into Forrest Road, you can see McSorley’s Bar the site of Oddfellow Halls where we held our first annual Concert and Assembly on March 15th, 1879, and in August 1934 the inaugural meeting of the Heart of

Midlothian Supporters Club was held here.

Down the Mound and through Edinburgh’s New Town to Logie Green Road and the site of another famous location where one of the most historic matches ever played in the capital took place. A match that would not be seen again for well over 100 years!

It was here that the first and only Scottish Cup final out-with Glasgow was played.

On the 14 March 1896 Hearts faced the Hibernians in the Scottish Cup Final. Hearts were

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the favourites to win but that only added to the pressure.

The game had caught the imagination of the public and with two capital teams contesting the final, it was decided that the match should take place at St. Bernard’s home ground seen as an appropriate neutral venue.

The main fear on the day from the authorities was the issue of potential crushing. Eventually, 16,034 paid for admission and another 1,000 fans were admitted by ticket. This produced an attendance of over 17,000 and did not stretch the ground capacity of 23,000.

On the day it cost 1/- (5p) for admission, with no concessions. An extra 2/- and 1/- respectively had to be paid to enter both the main and temporary stands. Kick-off was 4pm and there were 259 police with 9 horses in attendance.

Hibernian held out for only three minutes and then after a hand-ball incident, Davie Baird scored from the resulting penalty kick. Hibs played well either side of half-time, but Hearts weathered the storm and after 65 minutes, Alex King scored with a great shot from a tight angle. Five minutes later, Willie Michael headed Hearts into a 3-0 lead and just on time, John O’Neil scored a consolation goal for Hibs.

The Scottish Cup was not presented to Hearts until two weeks later at the Royal Restaurant, West Nile Street in Glasgow. However, on the night of the match, the players and supporters enjoyed an evening of celebration at the Union Hotel in Edinburgh.

Logie Green is also close to Powderhall, Hearts second home ground used from 1879-80.

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FIRST TEAM RESULTS SEASON 2021 -2022 DATE

OPPONENT

ATT

F A

Sat July 10

Peterhead (LC)

246

2-0

LINE UP

Gordon

M Smith

A Cochrane d

Souttar

Halkett

Kingsley

Haring

Tues July 13

Cove Rangers (LC)

1983

3-0

Gordon

M Smith

A Cochrane

Souttar

Halkett

Kingsley b

Ginnelly c

Tues July 20

Stirling Albion (LC)

211

2-0

Gordon

M Smith

A Cochrane e

Souttar

Halkett

Kingsley

Ginnelly b

Sun July 25

Inverness CT (LC)

2989

1-0

Gordon

M Smith

A Cochrane

Halkett

Halliday a

Kingsley

Ginnelly

Sat July 31

Celtic

5272

2-1

Gordon

M Smith

A Cochrane

Souttar

Halkett

Kingsley

Ginnelly b

Sat Aug 7

St Mirren

1039

2-1

Gordon

M Smith

Halliday

Souttar

Halkett

A Cochrane

Ginnelly a

Sat July 31

Celtic (LC)

45000

2-3

Gordon

M Smith

A Cochrane c

Souttar

Halkett

Kingsley

Halliday a

Sun Aug 22

Aberdeen

17449

1-1

Gordon

M Smith

Halliday a

Souttar

Halkett

A Cochrane

Ginnelly c

Sat Aug 28

Dundee Utd

9324

2-0

Gordon

M Smith

Halliday c

Souttar

Halkett

A Cochrane

Woodburn a

Sun Sep 12

Hibs

Sat Sep 18

Ross County

Sat Sep 25

Livingston

Sat Oct 2

Motherwell

Sat Oct 16

Rangers

Sat Oct 23

Dundee

Wed Oct 27

St Johnstone

Sat Oct 30

Aberdeen

Sat Nov 6

Dundee Utd

Sat Nov 20

Motherwell

Sat Nov 27

St Mirren

Wed Dec 1

Celtic

Sat Dec 4

Livingston

Sat Dec 11

Rangers

Sat Dec 18

Dundee

Sun Dec 26

Ross County

Wed Dec 29

St Johnstone

Sun Jan 2

Hibs

Wed Jan 26

Celtic

Sat Jan 29

Motherwell

Sat Feb 5

Rangers

Wed Feb 9

Dundee

Sat Feb 19

St Johnstone

Sat Feb 26

St Mirren

Wed Mar 2

Aberdeen

Sat Mar 5

Dundee Utd

Sat Mar 19

Livingston

Sat Apr 2

Ross County

Sat Apr 9

Hibs

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT: Heart of Midlothian welcomes all supporters to Tynecastle Park for today’s match. We ask all supporters NOT to take part in any form of unacceptable conduct, in particular racist or sectarian action or comments, homophobic comments, foul or abusive language or threatening or abusive behaviour.

The use of any form of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited. We thank you for your co-operation.

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SUBSTITUTES

UNUSED SUBSTITUTES

McEneff b

Boyce e

Ginnelly a

M-Steven c

Walker

Pollock

Roberts

Halliday

Henderson

13, 24, 28, 29

Halliday d

Boyce

Pollock a

M-Steven e

McEneff

Haring

Henderson

C Smith

Denholm

13, 20, 28, 29

Halliday

Boyce d

Haring a

M-Steven c

Gnanduillet

Pollock

Walker

McEneff

C Smith

Pollock b

Boyce

Gnanduillet c

M-Steven

Haring

Walker

Henderson

8, 27, 28, 34, 35,13

Baningime

Boyce

Halliday

M-Steven a

Haring

Gnanduillet

-

8, 22, 27, 38, 13

Baningime

Boyce c

Haring

M-Steven b

Gnanduillet

McEneff

Henderson

27, 34, 35, 13

Baningime

Boyce pen

Haring b

M-Steven

Ginnelly

McEneff

Walker

22, 27, 35, 13

Baningime

Boyce pen

Haring b

M-Steven b

Walker

McEneff

Henderson

27, 35, 13

Baningime

Boyce

Haring

M Steven b

Ginnelly

Gnanduillet

T Moore

7, 8, 38, 13

KEY: League (Unless Stated)

1st Sub A 2nd Sub B 3rd Sub C 4th Sub D

13, 22, 28, 29

5th Sub E Goalscorer in BOLD Home games in GREY * won on pens e extra time

You can text the club confidentially on 07467 918874 to report incidents which you deem to be unacceptable within Tynecastle Park.

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APPEARANCES 2021/22 PLAYER

LEAGUE CUP

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SFA CUP

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SUBS

GOALS

STARTS

SUBS

GOALS

STARTS

SUBS

GOALS

STARTS

SUBS

GOALS

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GORDON

4

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1*

5

-

4*

-

-

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9

-

5*

Ross

STEWART

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Michael

SMITH

4

-

-

5

-

-

-

-

-

9

-

-

Cammy

LOGAN

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Jamie

BRANDON

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Alex

COCHRANE (L)

4

-

-

5

-

-

-

-

-

9

-

-

Stephen

KINGSLEY

1

-

-

5

-

-

-

-

-

6

-

-

John

SOUTTAR

4

-

1

4

-

-

-

-

-

8

-

1

Mihai

POPESCU $

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Craig

HALKETT

4

-

-

5

-

-

-

-

-

9

-

-

Taylor

MOORE (L)

0

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0

1

-

Peter

HARING

3

1

-

3

2

-

-

-

-

6

3

-

Cammy

DEVLIN

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Beni

BANINGIME

4

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

5

-

-

Ben

WOODBURN (L)

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

Scott

McGILL $

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Aaron

McENEFF

0

2

-

1

3

1

-

-

-

1

5

1

Gary

MACKAY-STEVEN

4

-

1

5

-

2

-

-

-

9

-

3 2

Andy

HALLIDAY

4

-

1

4

1

1

-

-

-

8

1

Jamie

WALKER

0

1

-

0

4

1

-

-

-

0

5

1

Jordan

ROBERTS $

-

-

-

0

1

-

-

-

-

0

1

-

Josh

GINNELLY

3

1

-

4

1

-

-

-

-

7

2

-

Liam

BOYCE

4

-

3(1

5

-

4(1

-

-

-

9

-

7(2

Armand

GNANDUILLET

0

3

1

1

1

-

-

-

-

1

4

1

Euan

HENDERSON $

0

2

-

0

3

-

-

-

-

0

5

-

Connor

SMITH $

-

-

-

0

2

-

-

-

-

0

2

-

Finlay

POLLOCK

-

-

-

2

2

1

-

-

-

2

2

1

Aaron

DARGE $

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Aidan

DENHOLM

-

-

-

0

1

-

-

-

-

0

1

-

Leon

WATSON

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Chris

HAMILTON $

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Loic

DAMOUR

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

44

11

7

55

21

10

-

-

-

99

32

17

Totals

$

$ Player on loan * Now left Club *Denotes shut out in goals column # Retired as player, now on Development Staff

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