viva hate Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I seem to remember the Hearts groundsman cutting the Hearts badge into the turf. I also seem to remember that Hearts were forced to remove it due to copyright? I've been looking for pictures but cannot find anything. Does anybody remember this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory House M.D. Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I seem to remember the Hearts groundsman cutting the Hearts badge into the turf. I also seem to remember that Hearts were forced to remove it due to copyright? I've been looking for pictures but cannot find anything. Does anybody remember this? The 18 yard area was once the shape of the top half of a Heart I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Think it was around 95 or 96. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambovambo Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I remember that. It looked great. Piece of nonsense they weren't allowed it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootboy100 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Yip it was done in the 95/96 season JJ's first season in charge. SPL/SFA said they couldnt do it due too advertising or some crap like that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serj Tankian Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 think it was sfa killjoys that stopped it a few teams had there badge on the pitch and the dour men didnt like it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andfultons baggio Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I seem to remember the Hearts groundsman cutting the Hearts badge into the turf. I also seem to remember that Hearts were forced to remove it due to copyright? I've been looking for pictures but cannot find anything. Does anybody remember this? Highlights were on bbc of hearts beating Falkirk 4-2 ,Alan Lawrence scored and the heart badge was on pitch,Early season 95/6 I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 There were 2 of them, 1 at each end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If memory serves, the SFA cited a FIFA/UEFA regulation that specifically forbids any type of advertising actually on the pitch etc. It was pointed out that the league had sponsors names on the corner flags, contravening the same regulation. We were told "that was different" and we still couldn't brush or cut the heart into the grass. Double standards and incompetence are not new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If memory serves, the SFA cited a FIFA/UEFA regulation that specifically forbids any type of advertising actually on the pitch etc. It was pointed out that the league had sponsors names on the corner flags, contravening the same regulation. We were told "that was different" and we still couldn't brush or cut the heart into the grass. Double standards and incompetence are not new! They did quote some FIFA/UEFA regulations. Shame really as it looked brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22inarow Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 think it was sfa killjoys that stopped it a few teams had there badge on the pitch and the dour men didnt like it . I seem to remember the SFA's excuse for telling us to get rid of it was that it was an illegal "appurtenance". You'd think such innovations would be welcomed. I can't see any downside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rankeillor_hearts Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Highlights were on bbc of hearts beating Falkirk 4-2 ,Alan Lawrence scored and the heart badge was on pitch,Early season 95/6 I think? Would be good to see that. There is probably a chance POAB2 may have it as part of his back catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 There were 2 of them, 1 at each end. I think there may have been 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Aye, think the first time it was on show was the Man City friendly where we spanked them 5-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Their removal was Jim Farry's doing IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 David Hagen running clear and lobbing the keeper from 20+ yards I was stunned for 10 minutes after that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Didn't Partick have thistles and Celtic have shamrocks cut into their pitches at the start of that season as well? Hibs could have had this carved into theirs. I'm sure Partick were the first to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I remember in that game, Henry Smith made a save, and the ref gave a goal kick. Henry was so offended he started waving his hand to claim he'd gotten a touch! Would love to see us beat them 5-1 now, though! Strangely enough, City got relegated that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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