Rudy T Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Tams bird said: Reading a few on here. Kickback for arseholes right enough What I don’t get is if you don’t like Lockie for whatever reason just don’t go to his testimonial and don’t comment. For those that do want to go to show appreciation for not only a long serving Hearts man but also throughly decent guy then we’ll be doing so whether they like it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 31 minutes ago, Thomaso said: Wins the ‘Shittiest Post’ award hands down! 😏 That’s a bit harsh! I realise he’s a passionate Jambo and bleeds for the club, so it’s well deserved! Was a straight forward question ie what’s the criteria for an employee to be granted a testimonial match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 On 01/07/2018 at 21:53, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Goags the kitman / Hearty Harry is more worthy of a testimonial. Give it a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Can't think of anyone more deserving of a restimonial than Gary Locke. I imagine it will be competitive rather than a kickabout neing pre season. Pity if it is. I like the ones where guys like Robbo and McCoist have a runaround for ten minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 16 hours ago, Jambo-Fox said: That’s a bit harsh! I realise he’s a passionate Jambo and bleeds for the club, so it’s well deserved! Was a straight forward question ie what’s the criteria for an employee to be granted a testimonial match? Guys who stood up to do their best when others stood on the sidelines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 8 hours ago, mitch41 said: Give it a rest. Not a bad effort to ask to "give it a rest" when the post you quoted is almost 4 years old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hardy’s Dug Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Given the timing we have to be treating this is a proper pre-season match surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 17 hours ago, Jambo-Fox said: That’s a bit harsh! I realise he’s a passionate Jambo and bleeds for the club, so it’s well deserved! Was a straight forward question ie what’s the criteria for an employee to be granted a testimonial match? Its normally 10 years service iirc. Lockie must be at least 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 18 hours ago, Rudy T said: What I don’t get is if you don’t like Lockie for whatever reason just don’t go to his testimonial and don’t comment. For those that do want to go to show appreciation for not only a long serving Hearts man but also throughly decent guy then we’ll be doing so whether they like it or not. Good post. Sums it up perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 31 minutes ago, Rudy T said: Its normally 10 years service iirc. Lockie must be at least 25 years. I think it did used to be 10 continious years but I don't think some of the "rules" as to why a player got a testimonial back in the day still apply unless you go down the leagues (showed loyalty remaining at one club, didn't get signing on fee that went with moving to a new club, short career then had to start anew when retired from football and didn't get paid way more than the average fan). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Locke was dealt a bad hand when it came to injuries. One of Hearts youngest Captain and was being tipped as a future Scotland Captain before he did his knee. He was never the same player again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 29 minutes ago, Percival King said: I think it did used to be 10 continious years but I don't think some of the "rules" as to why a player got a testimonial back in the day still apply unless you go down the leagues (showed loyalty remaining at one club, didn't get signing on fee that went with moving to a new club, short career then had to start anew when retired from football and didn't get paid way more than the average fan). That and if injury cut a career short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 If Gary Locke was the Hearts man that I am then he would have had a not-so-quiet word in Sergio's ear when Paulo instructed his players to stop scoring in the 2012 Scottish Cup Final. Not really sure a testimonial is necessary in all honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Weakened Offender said: If Gary Locke was the Hearts man that I am then he would have had a not-so-quiet word in Sergio's ear when Paulo instructed his players to stop scoring in the 2012 Scottish Cup Final. Not really sure a testimonial is necessary in all honesty. Who’s to say he didn’t? The manager makes the final decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 58 minutes ago, Chaps said: Who’s to say he didn’t? The manager makes the final decision. Tbh, I know and like Gary. His auld boy is a great guy. Still not sure that the decision to give him a testimonial isn't a sympathy shag though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 8 hours ago, Chaps said: Who’s to say he didn’t? The manager makes the final decision. I think if you watch the final again he’s seen telling everyone to calm down and pass it about, as Sergio and Rudi did too. Shame as I was screaming for 8 at about 50 minutes, would’ve been more difficult to do the hand signals though 😜. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 So will there be guest players playing in this or is it just a normal friendly with the money going to Garry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back to 2005 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: So will there be guest players playing in this or is it just a normal friendly with the money going to Garry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 37 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: So will there be guest players playing in this or is it just a normal friendly with the money going to Garry? Zidane, Figo, Chic Charnley, Kenny Anderson and Faycal Rherras all guesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 02/07/2018 at 08:10, The Real Maroonblood said: Some interesting posts on this thread. Just a few 🤣 can’t wait for the game and he is totally deserving of it. Hearts through and through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Tom Hardy’s Dug said: Given the timing we have to be treating this is a proper pre-season match surely? Correct. This cannot be a friendly, friendly this game has to be the dress rehearsal for our first game of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoof.hearted Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 On 02/07/2022 at 10:12, Weakened Offender said: If Gary Locke was the Hearts man that I am then he would have had a not-so-quiet word in Sergio's ear when Paulo instructed his players to stop scoring in the 2012 Scottish Cup Final. Not really sure a testimonial is necessary in all honesty. I've heard Ryan McGowan, Rudi Skacel & Gary Locke all state this was not the case & the players themselves just played cautiously along with the H15s players sitting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 2 hours ago, sassenach said: I don't really understand some of the negativity on here. I know, it's absolutely nuts. Why anyone would not want something good to happen for someone else is beyond me. Folk love to moan though. whatever makes them happy I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, hoof.hearted said: I've heard Ryan McGowan, Rudi Skacel & Gary Locke all state this was not the case & the players themselves just played cautiously along with the H15s players sitting in. Paulo Sergio, Gary Locke and Jamie MacDonald all said the same at the '51 Shirts' book launch night when asked about it. The story of Paulo Sergio telling the players to stop scoring, sit back etc is a total myth. My thinking of where this comes from is when we scored the 5th on TV Sergio is seen giving signals to the player to be calm and not lose their heads and do anything silly............... translated over time by certain Hearts fans as stop playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 hour ago, hoof.hearted said: I've heard Ryan McGowan, Rudi Skacel & Gary Locke all state this was not the case & the players themselves just played cautiously along with the H15s players sitting in. Sergio admitted it in an interview with Ewan Murray that was published in The Guardian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back to 2005 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 3 seats is the royal box (premium) purchased. Expect it’s the only time I will be in the posh seats this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Rudi just posted to his instagram that he's in training for "big game" back at Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 13 minutes ago, Thought Police said: Rudi just posted to his instagram that he's in training for "big game" back at Tynecastle. Just saw that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Confused though- can’t think what it would be for other than Gary Locke’s testimonial, but thought that was against a full Stoke team?! Which would make it a strange game to wheel the king of gorgie out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, loveofthegame said: Confused though- can’t think what it would be for other than Gary Locke’s testimonial, but thought that was against a full Stoke team?! Which would make it a strange game to wheel the king of gorgie out for. That's what I was wondering too, unless there's a yet to be announced exhibition game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Thought Police said: That's what I was wondering too, unless there's a yet to be announced exhibition game. Aye thinking/hoping for the same. Have thought since it was announced it would be perfect for a 1998/2012 combined legends match of some sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyruby Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedMarauder Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Surely if there was a game yet to be announced then Rudi wouldn’t be posting about it yet. Surprised we are only opening 1 stand for the Stoke game aswell if he is going to be coming back to play at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFHearts Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 02/07/2022 at 08:33, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Not a bad effort to ask to "give it a rest" when the post you quoted is almost 4 years old! No doubt the last time you seen Hearts GL Top Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 16 hours ago, rubyruby said: We did say we need a new striker who knows how to score a few goals. Welcome back Rudi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 2 hours ago, SCFHearts said: No doubt the last time you seen Hearts GL Top Man Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessjambo67 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 30/06/2018 at 12:22, queensferryjambo said: Who could forget? Obviously you. Not one single thing you have said about Locke's playing career is even close to being correct. When exactly was Locke out for a year before the 98 Cup final? Or in fact when was he out for a year ever? He had a bad injury 96 cup final but that was last game of the season and was recuperating closed season and for a few months in 96/97 in fact back playing January 97. He hardly then came back and spoiled the cup presentation he played that season right up until 3 weeks before the final in 97/98. He went to Bradford in January 2001 and had played almost every game of season 2000/01 for us up until this point so not sure how he got fit - when he was fully fit and was playing every week for us prior to going to Bradford. Still don't let any facts get in the way of what you remember. http://londonhearts.com/scores/players/lockegaryap.html Superb retort bud ! As you say it’s all about the facts that’s all that matters. Not fussed either way if he gets a testimonial game after all he was a well paid professional footballer . Locke may not have been a Gary Neville or An Andy Robertson but he knows what it is to play for HMFC give his all. He gets what it’s about being a Hearts supporter that’s good enough for me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Can you purchase tickets up until ko ? And is it only the main stand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Hardly a ticket sold for this up to now. Needs some serious marketing. Still undecided myself. It’s just a friendly with Gary’s name stuck in front of it. Poor effort by his committee and Hearts. Sad to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Just been in for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Shaggy2 said: Hardly a ticket sold for this up to now. Needs some serious marketing. Still undecided myself. It’s just a friendly with Gary’s name stuck in front of it. Poor effort by his committee and Hearts. Sad to see. Absolutely correct. I have been waiting for an email from Hearts about tickets and only found out that they are on sale through etickets. Don't forget we were a total basket case with wages not being paid and the SFA changing their rules specifically to stop Rudi signing in addition to the crazy penalties for fictional handball by Collum etc when Gary took over playing a team of kids. And GL agreed to work for half wages only to be humiliated in front of the press by publicity not being offered a new contract. And still he came back to the club he loved. Come on Jambos £12 and £6 a ticket and Rudis Return. I will be there to pay tribute to Mr Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I love how Shedro took such an absolute pasting from @queensferryjambo just over 4 years ago, that he just outright stopped posting on the forum Absolutely telt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Just bought one. Might as well eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airthjambo Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Couldn't complete purchase on etickets, is there still an issue with mastercard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 5 hours ago, jimbojambo said: Absolutely correct. I have been waiting for an email from Hearts about tickets and only found out that they are on sale through etickets. Don't forget we were a total basket case with wages not being paid and the SFA changing their rules specifically to stop Rudi signing in addition to the crazy penalties for fictional handball by Collum etc when Gary took over playing a team of kids. And GL agreed to work for half wages only to be humiliated in front of the press by publicity not being offered a new contract. And still he came back to the club he loved. Come on Jambos £12 and £6 a ticket and Rudis Return. I will be there to pay tribute to Mr Hearts Well said. The guy bleeds maroon. Cmon jambos stomp up the dosh for Lockie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 E tickets proving a bit of a nightmare so is the only option - pitch up and buy from the ticket office? Wish Hearts would bring things like this in house and provide buyers with a bar code that can be swiped directly at the turnstiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynietigers Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I believe Rudi nor Gary are playing, this will be the first team that will probably start the season 👍🏻 Gary to walk teams out and Rudi for halftime 👊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, tynietigers said: I believe Rudi nor Gary are playing, this will be the first team that will probably start the season 👍🏻 Gary to walk teams out and Rudi for halftime 👊 That’s a bit disappointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: That’s a bit disappointing It's not really as Stoke appear to be bringing their first team and we are also using it as a key part of our first team pre-season preparations. For either Gary at 47 or Rudi at 42 to play any significant time would be a wee bit disrespectful all round. And maybe neither of them would want to have to do the full warm up, kitted up palaver just to kick off each half and subbed by a first team player seconds later which also would be a bit disrespectful to say Devlin and Grant or whichever 2 players that be subbed on. Instead of course, Gary's testimonial could have been played on the Sunday with an old boys Hearts XI v. a combined Kilmarnock, Bradford, Lasswade High School oldies select or whoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, DETTY29 said: It's not really as Stoke appear to be bringing their first team and we are also using it as a key part of our first team pre-season preparations. For either Gary at 47 or Rudi at 42 to play any significant time would be a wee bit disrespectful all round. And maybe neither of them would want to have to do the full warm up, kitted up palaver just to kick off each half and subbed by a first team player seconds later which also would be a bit disrespectful to say Devlin and Grant or whichever 2 players that be subbed on. Instead of course, Gary's testimonial could have been played on the Sunday with an old boys Hearts XI v. a combined Kilmarnock, Bradford, Lasswade High School oldies select or whoever. What’s the point in having it as a testimonial though - just so he gets the money from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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