Homme Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Rockwell said: Why not come and find out for yourself I'm unable to attend this one unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Homme said: I'm unable to attend this one unfortunately. Ok no problem sorry you can't make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Stoke sold 535 tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Homme said: I'm not sure on this game. On one hand it sounds like a kickabout between friends and then on the other we are looking to give Rowes game time indicating it's a serious workout. Guess that's the monopoly of testimonials. Anyone know how it'll likely play out? I don't know, but think, it'll be a proper match and the testimonial stuff will be at half-time. No Locke coming on to take a penalty or multiple subs with ex-players getting 5 mins etc. The match will be our first team v Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Rudi not coming now sorry if posted already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Sid said: Stoke sold 535 tickets. But I thought there were 1500 blood thirsty pavement dancers on their way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav1e Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Taking my grandson tomorrow, his first game so hopefully be an enjoyable day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 They are not half slow in opening up the sections. Not many left as it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Homme said: I'm not sure on this game. On one hand it sounds like a kickabout between friends and then on the other we are looking to give Rowes game time indicating it's a serious workout. Guess that's the monopoly of testimonials. Anyone know how it'll likely play out? Seems like it will be at least as serious a friendly as any of the others weve played. If anything, probably a bit more of a real game as we are getting close to the league starting for both clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 58 minutes ago, TypoonJambo said: But I thought there were 1500 blood thirsty pavement dancers on their way? Sure there will be one or two but the dads out the Tynie Arms and the footy police will see then off again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? Calm down. he has had multiple events the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfwFyvZIZ7d/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= this page has a list of the events he has had in the last year @dazajmbo Edited July 22, 2022 by Mac80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_At_The_Disco Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Is it on Hearts Tv ppv? I’ve got the Rona 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? That is some take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? he sounded pretty happy on the scarves around the funnell pod cast. and making it a proper game means more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Robbo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, Fire_At_The_Disco said: Is it on Hearts Tv ppv? I’ve got the Rona 🤢 Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Jambo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, dav1e said: Taking my grandson tomorrow, his first game so hopefully be an enjoyable day out. I’m taking my eldest (he’s 4) to his first ever game tomorrow. He’s almost as excited as me - a dream come true taking my kid to Tynecastle with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 50 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? If you are disappointed, this isn't likely on the club but Gary's testimonial committee. Unless they put all these to the club and it said 'no' However in their defence the other events appear to have been sell-outs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 55 minutes ago, Mac80 said: Calm down. he has had multiple events the last year. He has also been employed in multiple roles for a number of years by the club and I expect has been handsomely rewarded at times for it. Gary knows the respect he has from the fans and club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: He has also been employed in multiple roles for a number of years by the club and I expect has been handsomely rewarded at times for it. Gary knows the respect he has from the fans and club. Think Daza is just annoyed his old mucker Lockey who once used to spill him transfer rumours no longer does so as he has been told off 😤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? The Main Stand is sold out and some tickets sold in Section X and Y in Gorgie Stand. The crowd will be around 8,000. The club have promoted this on social media all this week and have had interviews with him and other people around the event. Also as others have said he has had multiple events already as part of his testimonial year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 30/06/2018 at 18:59, gerryjambo41 said: Likewise mate but 98,06 And 2012 made all the shite worth it ? It certainly did, but 86 still hurts worse than anything, whether we ever get Premier league title or not, it was their , we could feel it.....but not to be sadly, but the trip was great,wouldn't have missed it for anything....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 43 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: He has also been employed in multiple roles for a number of years by the club and I expect has been handsomely rewarded at times for it. Gary knows the respect he has from the fans and club. Does the club not have to distance themselves for tax purposes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, dav1e said: Taking my grandson tomorrow, his first game so hopefully be an enjoyable day out. My grandfather took me to my first game and it was Stanley Matthews' Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryjambo41 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, Hectormasson said: It certainly did, but 86 still hurts worse than anything, whether we ever get Premier league title or not, it was their , we could feel it.....but not to be sadly, but the trip was great,wouldn't have missed it for anything....... Trip was fantastic , so many other shockers 😡 I didn’t think 98 could be eclipsed but pumping sellik in the semi al la 88 then going on to smash hibs the final was awesome. A lot of us that were at Dens thought we’d never see it 👍 back to topic Lockey was involved in two of the three cup wins in my lifetime and deserves his day . I’ll be there tomorrow 🇱🇻🇱🇻🎴🎴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, 8skacel8 said: The Main Stand is sold out and some tickets sold in Section X and Y in Gorgie Stand. The crowd will be around 8,000. The club have promoted this on social media all this week and have had interviews with him and other people around the event. Also as others have said he has had multiple events already as part of his testimonial year. Think it might be get near to 9000 actually when you take into account at least 5-600 from Stoke. The 2 upper sections opened in the Gorgie are nearly sold out so another may open and there will be further walk ups on the day like there was for both Crawley and Bonnyrigg. If you consider Hibs managed under 5200 for a competitive game in midweek this is a brilliant crowd and Locke will be thrilled. As an aside Daza is talking utter nonsense, the club have done all sorts of promotion this week on all platforms. There have been adverts on local radio constantly as well as on the clubs media channels; official website, Twitter etc. They have gone above and beyond giving far more coverage to this than any of the other friendlies. Locke will be delighted the game is part of the preparation for the new season, with a new number 9 involved for the first time. He'll enjoy plenty adulation on the day as he has at all the other Testimonial events held already. Edited July 22, 2022 by Luckies1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterjohn Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? Have a great day and what a great effort for a Testimonial Beautiful area Ulapools in Stayed up there a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFHearts Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) If GL hadny had a bad injury like CL he would have went onto stardom imho That aside what a Man player and Jambo Taking my grand children the morra to pay homage Gary we love you are a PHM who i salute Edited July 22, 2022 by SCFHearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Main stand sold out (c7000), 2 sections of Gorgie sold out (c1000), stoke bringing 500-1000. Sales tomo will likely add another 500 or so. A crowd not far of 10000 for what is really just a nothing pre season game against fairly unimaginative opponents in the middle of the summer holidays. That’s a tremendous crowd for Lockey given he’s not played for the club in 2 decades. Nothing less than the great man deserves. My hero as a kid, watching a dyed in wool Jambo play and captain Hearts was so inspiring for a 9/10/11 year old me. I never quite hit those heights… To compare, Ian Murray’s testimonial at Hibs when he was an active player got a crowd of under 3000! Edited July 22, 2022 by loveofthegame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFHearts Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, loveofthegame said: Main stand sold out (c7000), 2 sections of Gorgie sold out (c1000), stoke bringing 500-1000. Sales tomo will likely add another 500 or so. A crowd not far of 10000 for what is really just a nothing pre season game against fairly unimaginative opponents in the middle of the summer holidays. That’s a tremendous crowd for Lockey given he’s not played for the club in 2 decades. Nothing less than the great man deserves. My hero as a kid, watching a dyed in wool Jambo play and captain Hearts was so inspiring for a 9/10/11 year old me. I never quite hit those heights… To compare, Ian Murray’s testimonial at Hibs when he was an active player got a crowd of under 3000! CL got he haw at his testimonial its for me about timing imho Canny wait to pay respect to a proper Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? Calm doon ffs. You're way over the top. He's getting the same as other long term Hearts legends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? I appreciate that you might not have made some of the other events due to the distance involved, but I've been to either 3 or 4 other events for Lockey. His Testimonial Committee have worked their socks off & these previous events have all sold out within hours. He'll be delighted with whatever the attendance is tomorrow and he'll no doubt end up in Lulu's as per. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? A Gary Locke day or week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, loveofthegame said: Main stand sold out (c7000), 2 sections of Gorgie sold out (c1000), stoke bringing 500-1000. Sales tomo will likely add another 500 or so. A crowd not far of 10000 for what is really just a nothing pre season game against fairly unimaginative opponents in the middle of the summer holidays. That’s a tremendous crowd for Lockey given he’s not played for the club in 2 decades. Nothing less than the great man deserves. My hero as a kid, watching a dyed in wool Jambo play and captain Hearts was so inspiring for a 9/10/11 year old me. I never quite hit those heights… To compare, Ian Murray’s testimonial at Hibs when he was an active player got a crowd of under 3000! That will be a great turn out for a Hearts legend. I cant go due to recent accident but I have bought a ticket out of respect for a true Jambo. It is not just about his playing days but the enthusiasm and passion he instills into every Hearts team. Does he get any profit made from programme sales? Just a quick question. I hope he does! I have ordered my own from Curtis Sports as I will not be at the game. I have ordered this seasons Hearts home programmes as a bundle through Curtis Sports but did not know if Lockies was included. Happy to pay twice, but happier if I know the money goes to this great Hearts man who represents us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Morgan said: A Gary Locke day or week. We all have different opinions and patronising other Hearts fans comments is way out of order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Does anyone know if the PPV profits goes into Gary's testimonial fund ? The reason I ask is because I don't think I will make it to the game but was going to buy a ticket anyway. However if the PPV goes into the testimonial fund I will buy that instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Independence said: We all have different opinions and patronising other Hearts fans comments is way out of order! If we all have ‘different opinions’ then please don’t quite mine. Your ‘opinion’ is way out of order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Independence said: We all have different opinions and patronising other Hearts fans comments is way out of order! Even when that other Hearts fan's comments are way out of line and disrespectful to the club ? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: Whats the ticket sales looking like so far? I will be travelling from Ullapool and back tomorrow. Got our tickets ages ago but at that point the sales looked awful. Hope it gets a good turn out. If anyone deserves a big attendance its Locke. Hope there are a few surprises, Disappointed with it looking like a friendly game with A half time penalty p!ss around chucked in as a second thought being all that 20 years service deserves. Not expecting a 90 min traditional testimonial with old pros and former teams. But I actually feel bad and pretty angry that's all he gets. Very little promotion or build up from the club trying to actually make any part of it about GL. We should have a gary locke day or week (that ties in with a weekend fixture). Use the plaza, kids face painting, music, food, photos and autographs stand, then a game between two squads Gary locke wants involved. I.e 98-2012 or cup select vs former team or a squad he coached or picks. What a wasted opportunity to let a legend, coach, captain, manager, ambassador, tea lady, and legend who had the worst possible season and squad in his lifetime to use while begging to have a club to support the very next day. It's really hard to believe it's not just a first team friendly with a 10 min effortless p!ss about for Locke. No thought or respect has been shown by the pathetic attempt put into this. I feel guilty and sorry that I'm even attending or being there to contribute to the tragic effort put towards it being all about him to really do his involvement and commitment justice and enjoyment he truly deserves. Maybe I am wrong, or have a different perspective on it all? My personal opinion believes we owe him and his service so much more than a penalty kick cameo for a few minutes jammed into a game unrelated or connected with/for him? WTF ? Thought Ron’s rant was funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: WTF ? Thought Ron’s rant was funny Think Daza's made a boo boo and Hibded it 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 75 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Really chuffed for Gary and I hope tomorrow is a great day for him. A PHM and great servant of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, luckydug said: Even when that other Hearts fan's comments are way out of line and disrespectful to the club ? 🤔 Okay, I wish now I had not become involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, Morgan said: If we all have ‘different opinions’ then please don’t quite mine. Your ‘opinion’ is way out of order! Okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, loveofthegame said: Main stand sold out (c7000), 2 sections of Gorgie sold out (c1000), stoke bringing 500-1000. Sales tomo will likely add another 500 or so. A crowd not far of 10000 for what is really just a nothing pre season game against fairly unimaginative opponents in the middle of the summer holidays. That’s a tremendous crowd for Lockey given he’s not played for the club in 2 decades. Nothing less than the great man deserves. My hero as a kid, watching a dyed in wool Jambo play and captain Hearts was so inspiring for a 9/10/11 year old me. I never quite hit those heights… To compare, Ian Murray’s testimonial at Hibs when he was an active player got a crowd of under 3000! That's an excellent turn out for a non glamorous friendly and a half time GL appreciation (if that's what tomorrow is). Slagging tomorrow is way off the mark after everything out support has stepped up to and previous stuff for GL. I'm not able to go as my son has something on but I'll likely buy the PPV and watch it in the car whilst I wait. Edited July 22, 2022 by Homme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, jamtartan74 said: Think Daza is just annoyed his old mucker Lockey who once used to spill him transfer rumours no longer does so as he has been told off 😤 Is that what it is? What a weird rant to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dee Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Probably won’t be able to make the game, but bought a ticket. Top man, is Lockie. PHM❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Over the last 40 years these are the Testimonials (I think) that have been granted Hearts players. Pretty rare occurrence though a glut in the 90's. Craig Gordon will get one I'd imagine though of course the financial benefit is irrelevant to him. 15/5/84 Alex MacDonald v Rangers 17,853 18/10/87 Walter Kidd v Everton 8171 26/9/89 Eammon Bannon v Man Utd 9001 13/5/91 Gary Mackay v Everton 5575 27/7/92 John Robertson v Newcastle 11,105 2/8/93 Henry Smith v Everton 9213 8/10/95 Craig Levein v Coventry 2711 18/3/96 Neil Berry v Lyon 6221 12/10/97 Craig Levein v Hibs 8057 26/7/97 Dave McPherson v Rangers 7892 11/5/08 Robbie Neilson v Hearts Select 7000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Scott Leitch said: Is that what it is? What a weird rant to go on. Ach a duno, just thought it was a very weird and uncalled for rant at the club from a person who claims to know every detail of club transfers, or at least used to until Savage got involved, now he’s coming across as an angry man starved of any inside info so instead let’s rip at the club over nothing. As others have pointed out, it’s been a testimonial year, not a one off event in which he has had several days out and been treated like someone with 20 years service to the team he and we all love should be. Chin up daza, enjoy the journey from Ullapool and hopefully the great man himself will sign your wyscout dvd folder 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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