Sherlock Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Belfast side confirm clash with Hearts HEARTS have agreed to a pre-season trip to Belfast in July, where they will provide testimonial opposition for the Glentoran captain Paul Leeman. Stafford Reynolds, the Glentoran chairman, has received confirmation that the Edinburgh club will dispatch a strong squad to honour Leeman's ten years' service on Monday, July 14. The benefit match will take place at The Oval, which has a 15,000 capacity, and offers both clubs the opportunity for vital match practice as part of their pre-season preparations. The Evening News revealed details of Hearts' invite to Northern Ireland back in April, and Reynolds confirmed that arrangements are almost finalised for an attractive friendly in Leeman's benefit. "Hearts will play here on the Monday night, the 14th, and then use the ground the following day for training. "Everything has been agreed and the contracts will be signed by the end of the week," he said. "I gather there will be a number of their guys travelling over and we're looking forward to having Hearts in this part of the world again. Last time I remember us being in touch with them was when we sold Andy Kirk to them many years ago." Added Reynolds: "The game takes place over the traditional July 12 holiday weekend here, which I'm sure everyone is familiar with. It should make for a good atmosphere. This will help us prepare for our preliminary round matches in the UEFA Cup. "We'll be playing opposition above our level so it's an attractive fixture for us and a good test. I believe Hearts intend to use the game as part of their own pre-season preparations. It will be good to have them visit Northern Ireland and hopefully they'll enjoy their stay. Maybe in the future they might consider it as a base for a training camp." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornhillHearts Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Now confirmed have booked 12th to 15th ?50 easyjet if you are quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 BMI flies to Belfast Georgie Best which is closer to the city... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 BMI flies to Belfast Georgie Best which is closer to the city... Emailed the club yesterday to find out if this was proceeding before going ahead with booking. Have return flights to George Best Belfast City Airport from Edinburgh for ?11 (if only they didn't then bang ?58 tax on top of that it would be a fecking super price), accommodation and transport around Belfast being provided free, so it is now full steam ahead as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 BMI flies to Belfast Georgie Best which is closer to the city... The Oval is about a mile down the road. Horrible ground but at least it has terracing! Still have happy memories of Paul Hardy's backheel in 1989 as the Sky Blues lifted the Irish Cup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobblers Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Result. Glad I booked 3 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston churchill Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Now confirmed have booked 12th to 15th ?50 easyjet if you are quick! bet this gets closed mate:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckauskas Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'll be booking tonight then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornhillHearts Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Will be staying in Dundonald and in Coseys bar on Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Now confirmed have booked 12th to 15th ?50 easyjet if you are quick! i love to wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Happy days, shaping up to be a good weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Excellent I'll be staying in or around Glengormley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upthehill Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 been a while since I looked forwards to a Hearts game, or visiting my granny. I can kill two birds with one stone, perfect. We should always have friendlies in places like Belfast, Preston on Hull, easy enough to get to but a grand day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Just booked. 1 night only. ?46 including taxes and travel insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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