{"title":"Heart of Midlothian Football Club","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatchday programmes from Tynecastle Park in the mid-1980s, the Alex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine years, when Hearts came within a match of the double and reached the 1986 Scottish Cup final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBulk enquiries welcome from enthusiasts, libraries, clubs and collectors: \u003ca href=\"mailto:pigeonhousebooksdublin@gmail.com\"\u003epigeonhousebooksdublin@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scottish-cup-final-programme-season-1985-86-heart-of-midlothian-vs-aberdeen-hampden-park-10-may-1986-the-scottish-cup-final-at-hampden-hearts-after-thirty-years-alex-mcleish-and-sandy-jardine","title":"Scottish Cup final programme, Season 1985\/86: Heart of Midlothian vs Aberdeen, Hampden Park, 10 May 1986 — the Scottish Cup final at Hampden; Hearts after thirty years, Alex McLeish and Sandy Jardine","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial programme for the Scottish Cup final, sponsored by the Scottish Health Education Group: Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, 10 May 1986. Official programme, GBP1.00, kick-off 3 pm. \u003cb\u003eCover: Aberdeen and Scotland international centre-half Alex McLeish, and Hearts Player of the Year and assistant manager Sandy Jardine.\u003c\/b\u003e 'The Special Magic Of Cup Final Day!' by Ken Robertson of the Scottish Sunday Express looks back at the first post-war final between Aberdeen and Hibernian, which could hardly have had a more dramatic start: only 80 seconds after kick-off John Cuthbertson pounced when a pass-back from Aberdeen left-back George Taylor was fumbled by goalkeeper George Johnstone. Aberdeen recovered to win 2-1 and take the trophy for the first time, the clinching goal scored by their lively South African forward Stan Williams. \u003cb\u003e'Waiting Thirty Years'\u003c\/b\u003e: the Tynecastle men last won the Scottish Cup when a dynamic Ian Crawford scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Celtic. Director \u003cb\u003eBobby Parker\u003c\/b\u003e was club captain then but missed the game recovering from a cartilage operation - 'Hearts paid to have a replica gold medal struck for me, and I very much appreciated that gesture. I'll never forget the amazing scenes when we drove through Edinburgh after that Hampden victory. The fans came out in their thousands to welcome us in our open-topped bus.' Hearts' last final was ten years earlier, when Rangers beat them 3-1 and Derek Johnstone scored after 42 seconds; \u003cb\u003eHearts manager Alex MacDonald played for Rangers that day and scored, and Sandy Jardine was also in action for the Ibrox club as a second-half substitute\u003c\/b\u003e. Also 'One Of The Best Finals' on the 1973 Old Firm decider settled by Tom Forsyth from a matter of inches, Hampden's first Royal final, before 122,714; and 'First Success', noting Hearts' first win over Dumbarton in 1891. Published by The Scottish Football Association\/Thomson Litho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The Scottish Football Association\/Thomson Litho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e The Scottish Football Association\/Thomson Litho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Issue Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Used - Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050357604679,"sku":"2026-09-15-434","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7474\/2572\/files\/71XLpIpuwOL.jpg?v=1789597974"},{"product_id":"heart-of-midlothian-fc-season-1984-85-hearts-v-aberdeen-4-may-1985-matchday-programme-premier-league-at-tynecastle-hearts-welcome-the-newly-crowned-champions-aberdeen","title":"Heart of Midlothian FC, Season 1984\/85: Hearts v Aberdeen, 4 May 1985 matchday programme — Premier League at Tynecastle; Hearts welcome the newly crowned champions Aberdeen","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial programme for the Premier League: Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen, at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, 4 May 1985. Season 1984-85, sponsored by Renault; the match sponsored by the Scottish Legal Life Assurance Society. The cover carries the season's team group. Heart of Midlothian Football Club P.L.C., instituted 1874, S.F.A. members since 1875 and founder members of the Scottish League in 1890. The club panel lists chairman \u003cb\u003eA. Wallace Mercer\u003c\/b\u003e, secretary Les Porteous, first team coach Walter Borthwick and second team coach John Binnie, with \u003cb\u003eAlex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine\u003c\/b\u003e as the celebrated management partnership. Honours: Scottish League champions 1895, 1897, 1958 and 1960; Scottish F.A. Cup winners 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906 and 1956; Scottish League Cup winners 1954-55, 1958-59, 1959-60 and 1962-63; First Division champions 1980. Ground and registered office, Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. 'Comments From Alex and Sandy': European chances appear to have been blown by the previous Saturday's defeat at Ibrox, although a UEFA place is mathematically still possible; the lads played well against Rangers and put a lot into the game for no reward, and a 3-1 scoreline was not a true reflection of the play. A few of the younger players were given a run against \u003cb\u003ethe German side Eintracht Frankfurt at Tynecastle ten days earlier\u003c\/b\u003e - a useful work-out and a chance to study continental tactics completely different from the hurly-burly of Premier League football. \u003cb\u003e'Today we welcome League Champions Aberdeen to Tynecastle and congratulate them on winning the flag last week.'\u003c\/b\u003e As the last home league match of the season, the column closes with thanks for the support throughout the year. Published by Heart of Midlothian Football Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heart of Midlothian Football Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heart of Midlothian Football Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Issue Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Used - Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050357637447,"sku":"2026-09-15-435","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7474\/2572\/files\/71sYidcKUVL.jpg?v=1789597974"},{"product_id":"heart-of-midlothian-fc-season-1984-85-hearts-v-aberdeen-9-march-1985-scottish-cup-quarter-final-matchday-programme-scottish-cup-quarter-final-at-tynecastle-hearts-v-the-holders-aberdeen","title":"Heart of Midlothian FC, Season 1984\/85: Hearts v Aberdeen, 9 March 1985 Scottish Cup quarter-final matchday programme — Scottish Cup quarter-final at Tynecastle; Hearts v the holders Aberdeen","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial programme for the Scottish F.A. Cup quarter-final, sponsored by the Scottish Health Education Group: Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen, at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, 9 March 1985. Season 1984-85, sponsored by Renault; the match sponsored by The Scottish Health Education Group. The cover carries the season's team group photograph. Heart of Midlothian Football Club P.L.C., instituted 1874, S.F.A. members since 1875 and founder members of the Scottish League in 1890. The club panel lists chairman \u003cb\u003eA. Wallace Mercer\u003c\/b\u003e, secretary Les Porteous, first team coach Walter Borthwick and second team coach John Binnie, with \u003cb\u003eAlex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine\u003c\/b\u003e as the celebrated management partnership. Honours: Scottish League champions 1895, 1897, 1958 and 1960; Scottish F.A. Cup winners 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906 and 1956; Scottish League Cup winners 1954-55, 1958-59, 1959-60 and 1962-63; First Division champions 1980. Ground and registered office, Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. A Scottish Cup quarter-final against the holders, in the season of the 100th Scottish Cup. Aberdeen went on to reach the semi-final at Tynecastle itself, against Dundee United. 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Season 1985-86, sponsored by mita copiers; programme 60p; the match sponsored by The Post Office. Heart of Midlothian Football Club P.L.C., instituted 1874, S.F.A. members since 1875 and founder members of the Scottish League in 1890. The club panel lists chairman \u003cb\u003eA. Wallace Mercer\u003c\/b\u003e, secretary Les Porteous, first team coach Walter Borthwick and second team coach John Binnie, with \u003cb\u003eAlex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine\u003c\/b\u003e as the celebrated management partnership. Honours: Scottish League champions 1895, 1897, 1958 and 1960; Scottish F.A. Cup winners 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906 and 1956; Scottish League Cup winners 1954-55, 1958-59, 1959-60 and 1962-63; First Division champions 1980. Ground and registered office, Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. \u003cb\u003eA programme of real historical interest.\u003c\/b\u003e Chairman's Views, signed A. Wallace Mercer: he was delighted for the players in the last home match against St Mirren, won with style and conviction, and pleased to see \u003cb\u003eGary Mackay\u003c\/b\u003e score a marvellous goal. \u003cb\u003e'Aberdeen on Sunday, at Hampden, were very efficient and the game was effectively over after the first 15 minutes'\u003c\/b\u003e - the Skol Cup final of three days earlier. He congratulates the players and directors of \u003cb\u003eHibernian\u003c\/b\u003e on a succession of attractive victories at Hampden, which can only stimulate Hearts to work equally hard. \u003cb\u003e'I must congratulate the Aberdeen Board for agreeing to Alec Ferguson taking over temporary charge of the Scottish team after the untimely death of Jock Stein... I have no doubt that Alec Ferguson has the capacity to do both jobs, at least for the foreseeable future. We, therefore, welcome tonight the new League Cup champions.'\u003c\/b\u003e Tonight's match will also allow the younger players to be seen by the new Scotland manager. Published by Heart of Midlothian Football Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heart of Midlothian Football Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heart of Midlothian Football Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Issue Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Used - Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050357702983,"sku":"2026-09-15-437","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7474\/2572\/files\/7193LH6TFkL.jpg?v=1789597978"},{"product_id":"heart-of-midlothian-fc-season-1986-87-hearts-v-aberdeen-18-april-1987-matchday-programme-fine-fare-premier-league-at-tynecastle-after-the-hampden-semi-final-walter-kidd-testimonial","title":"Heart of Midlothian FC, Season 1986\/87: Hearts v Aberdeen, 18 April 1987 matchday programme — Fine Fare Premier League at Tynecastle; after the Hampden semi-final, Walter Kidd testimonial","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial programme for the Fine Fare Premier League: Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen, at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, 18 April 1987. Vol. 1 No. 26, season 1986-87, sponsored by mita copiers; programme 60p; match sponsor A. Kelly Ltd. Heart of Midlothian Football Club P.L.C., instituted 1874, S.F.A. members since 1875 and founder members of the Scottish League in 1890. The club panel lists chairman \u003cb\u003eA. Wallace Mercer\u003c\/b\u003e, secretary Les Porteous, first team coach Walter Borthwick and second team coach John Binnie, with \u003cb\u003eAlex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine\u003c\/b\u003e as the celebrated management partnership. Honours: Scottish League champions 1895, 1897, 1958 and 1960; Scottish F.A. Cup winners 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906 and 1956; Scottish League Cup winners 1954-55, 1958-59, 1959-60 and 1962-63; First Division champions 1980. Ground and registered office, Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. Chairman's Views, signed A. Wallace Mercer: everyone within the club shared in the extreme disappointment felt by those who attended \u003cb\u003eHampden the previous Saturday\u003c\/b\u003e, and little more needs to be said beyond what was covered in the press and by the managers. The club has battled for some time with an injury and suspension situation that has taken its toll. The ambition has not gone; supporters will realise that the ultimate aim of improving the squad depends on obtaining the right recruits, and there have been only two occasions since October 1986 on which the full squad has been fully available - so the side has acquitted itself infinitely better over the season than the bare table suggests. \u003cb\u003eAlan McLaren and Sean Docherty\u003c\/b\u003e continue to be recognised by the Scottish Under-16 team. He draws attention to the \u003cb\u003eSupporters Rally at the Playhouse on Sunday 26 April 1987, the proceeds going to The Walter Kidd Testimonial Fund\u003c\/b\u003e, with tickets at GBP4 and GBP3 for the star-studded spectacular. 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Vol. 2 No. 9, season 1987-88, sponsored by MITA copiers; programme 70p; match sponsor Bukta Connection Ltd. The cover reproduces the embroidered club badge. Heart of Midlothian Football Club P.L.C., instituted 1874, S.F.A. members since 1875 and founder members of the Scottish League in 1890. The club panel lists chairman \u003cb\u003eA. Wallace Mercer\u003c\/b\u003e, secretary Les Porteous, first team coach Walter Borthwick and second team coach John Binnie, with \u003cb\u003eAlex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine\u003c\/b\u003e as the celebrated management partnership. Honours: Scottish League champions 1895, 1897, 1958 and 1960; Scottish F.A. Cup winners 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906 and 1956; Scottish League Cup winners 1954-55, 1958-59, 1959-60 and 1962-63; First Division champions 1980. Ground and registered office, Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. Chairmans Views, signed A. Wallace Mercer: disappointing not to beat Rangers on the Saturday, but a most exciting match, and the crowd of 30,000 got lots of entertainment and excitement; thanks to both sets of supporters and to the police. Construction of the new turnstiles is helping access to the stadium. It was pleasing to see \u003cb\u003eCraig Levein\u003c\/b\u003e play his first full ninety minutes of first-team football, and the reserve team won 4-1 at Ibrox with a hat-trick from Alan Moore. \u003cb\u003eOwing to Brian McClair joining Manchester United there was a vote to appoint a new Chairman of the Professional Footballers Union in Scotland, and it has gone to John Colquhoun.\u003c\/b\u003e 'The match against Aberdeen is going to be most competitive as they are the only unbeaten team in the Premier Division this season.' A ten-question quiz ranges over \u003cb\u003eTommy Walker\u003c\/b\u003e's winning goal against England at Wembley in 1938, \u003cb\u003eDynamo Kiev\u003c\/b\u003e at Tynecastle in 1982 and \u003cb\u003eHenry Smith\u003c\/b\u003e's 79 league shut-outs. 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