From Derby day traditions to Gorgie pubs, ten Hearts rituals
The Scottish Premiership’s next quarter is quickly approaching, and Hearts will be welcoming manager and former player Craig Levein to Tynecastle on Saturday when the Jambos take on St Johnstone. After a crucial victory that sent Hearts into the international break in fourth place, the Jambo supporters will be eager to see captain Lawrence Shankland return. Shankland was an unexpected late addition to the Scotland squad that played Georgia and Norway.
Steven Naismith hopes Shankland’s winning streak continues. Shankland prevailed at the other end with Zander Clark in goal, scoring a crucial equaliser for Steve Clarke in Tbilisi. Hearts supporters are getting ready to return to the 20,000-seat stadium of maroon and white, a stadium renowned for its atmosphere, as they welcome back their international heroes.
Ahead of the upcoming clash against the Saints, Edinburgh Evening News looks through ten of the best traditions Hearts fans will have taken part in over the years…
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1. The Bridge of Doom
The walk to Easter Road on derby day includes the famously busy stroll over the so-called The Bridge of Doom.
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2. Visit the Tynecastle Arms
Situated right by Tynecastle Park, the Tynecastle Arms is always packed on matchday and has a buzzing atmosphere.
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Celebrated on ‘the dancefloor’
Away from home, Hearts fans have coined the Easter Road South Stand as ‘the dancefloor’ in honour of celebrating famous victories over their Edinburgh rivals.
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Flashed a 5-1 gesture
If a Hearts fan ever needs something to wind up a Hibs supporters, a reminder of the 2012 Scottish Cup final scoreline is a go-to.
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