Heart of Midlothian FC, Season 1985/86: Hearts v Aberdeen, 30 October 1985 matchday programme — Tynecastle, days after Jock Stein's death; Mercer on Ferguson taking the Scotland job

Official programme for the Fine Fare Premier League: Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen, at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, 30 October 1985. 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 A. Wallace Mercer, secretary Les Porteous, first team coach Walter Borthwick and second team coach John Binnie, with Alex MacDonald and Sandy Jardine 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 programme of real historical interest. 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 Gary Mackay score a marvellous goal. 'Aberdeen on Sunday, at Hampden, were very efficient and the game was effectively over after the first 15 minutes' - the Skol Cup final of three days earlier. He congratulates the players and directors of Hibernian on a succession of attractive victories at Hampden, which can only stimulate Hearts to work equally hard. '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.' Tonight's match will also allow the younger players to be seen by the new Scotland manager. Published by Heart of Midlothian Football Club.

Author: Heart of Midlothian Football Club

Publisher: Heart of Midlothian Football Club

Publication Date: 1985

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Used - Very Good