queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 So over the years Hearts have played many testimonial matches. Some are easy enough to find photos or in fact videos from but for other the internet is failing me. The easy ones that are well documented and have photos or videos are - Alex MacDonald lots of photos of SKOL shirt Henry Smith Hearts just wore normal blue and blcak away kit Dave McPherson, Robbie Neilson, John Robertson, Eamonn Bannon. There are also quite a few well documented pictures of shirts worn in the games. The ones I am struggling with and would really like to get photos of the actual games are - Neil Berry Testimonial vs Lyon Gary Mackay Testimonial vs Everton Walter Kidd Testimonial vs Everton Craig Levein Testimonial vs Coventry Craig Levein Benefit match vs Hibs - which I believe was screened on SKY Scottish TV Anyone with any photos from any Hearts testimonial please feel free to help me out and post them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Here is what I have for Alex MacDonald's Testimonial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 I have one photo of Walter Kidd's testimonial but it isn't great - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Bannon's testimonial we just wore normal league shirts - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 John Cummings Testimonial - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Robbo testimonial clips are in this video - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 McPherson Testimonial was sponsored by Capital Decorators and some video footage was shown and plenty photos kicking about - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Tons of Robbie Neilson photos - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 The ones I am struggling with and would really like to get photos of the actual games are - Neil Berry Testimonial vs Lyon Gary Mackay Testimonial vs Everton Walter Kidd Testimonial vs Everton Craig Levein Testimonial vs Coventry Craig Levein Benefit match vs Hibs - which I believe was screened on SKY Scottish TV I know there are lots of photos of shirts from these game but I am really looking for game photos if anyone has any please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I've got Willie Bauld's programme and a published career magazine which came out at the same time. Think I've got Stantons as well. God knows where that came from. I certainly wasn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) Programme on eBay (?) https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Heart-of-Midlothian-Hearts-v-Lyon-Neil-Berry-Testimonial-18-Mar-1996-/121703455881 Edited June 4, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Locky Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Never had the privelege of being at a testimonial. Dying art it seems. I was at Laurie Ellis' testimonial for Raith Rovers against us. McGlynn's first game in charge? Only Hearts player to get one in my active supporting time is Neilson. Berra can't be far off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I remember the Walter Kidd testimonial really clearly. Everton brought about six fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Programme on eBay (?) https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Heart-of-Midlothian-Hearts-v-Lyon-Neil-Berry-Testimonial-18-Mar-1996-/121703455881 I've got one of those shirts in a kids' size tucked away somewhere - kids have now outgrown it. Hope Mrs K hasn't sent it to the charity shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I've got one of those shirts in a kids' size tucked away somewhere - kids have now outgrown it. Hope Mrs K hasn't sent it to the charity shop! Collectors item. Good luck with finding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: I have a whiskey miniature (Bells I think) from a Levein benefit dinner, I know the date of that programme/game is 1995 but I’m sure the bottle I have was from 1997...will check when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 This was posted earlier by our resident video expert. Steve Sherwood's testimonial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thanks for the replies. The reason I asked if anyone had any images from the actual games was purely because there are a lot of images online of shirts that are in private hands and I was wanting to see what was actually worn. Some examples here of variants of the shirts in private collectors hands. Just trying to find out what was worn on the night. One style or possibly even both in some cases? The Robbo one is obvious what was worn in game, the one with embroidery most likely used in Levein benefit match but what one was worn in Mackay match (both have same embroidery but one sponsored and one unsponsored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 In Henry Smith's testimonial the outfield players wore the blue and black away Inter Milan style shirt same as league games. Henry wore this style shirt - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 I also think I have seen 2 different styles of shirt numbers on what appear to be match worn Neil Berry Testimonial shirts - and there was definitely a game played with Forth One that wasn't the actual testimonial game. Pics attached So it would be great if anyone had match photos - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kiwidoug Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 8 hours ago, farin said: Couple from his 1962 testimonial against Sheffield United. When you look at the fantastic players who have represented us over 145 years, imagine being the King of Hearts. U know my dad and his peers idolised him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Not sure about this one but says it's from Gary Mackay game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Not sure about this one but says it's from Gary Mackay game Yeah it is from Alex MacDonald's and was apparently worn by Mackay but the previous owner totally wrecked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, farin said: My auld mans hero too, he used to sing “crown king willie the king of Scotland” after a few sherberts. ? He was not alone. I'm old enough to remember Willie as a player but not old enough to appreciate him. I do know the derbies in the '50s were fantastic and Hearts got the better of them by far, thanks in no small part to Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 15 hours ago, queensferryjambo said: Here is what I have for Alex MacDonald's Testimonial " Keegan Keegan sign for hearts" sang at that game by the fans , magic" and a nice we earner ,for Alex Macdonald " which was well deserved...???a great hearts manager????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I attended a game as a youngster against the Brazilian side, Cruizeiro. I can't recall if it was a testimonial match though. It would have been late 80s/ early 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 6 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I attended a game as a youngster against the Brazilian side, Cruizeiro. I can't recall if it was a testimonial match though. It would have been late 80s/ early 90s. That was a pre season friendly mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 53 minutes ago, queensferryjambo said: That was a pre season friendly mate Remember this game, it was like watching paint dry. Did we lose 1-0 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Edited June 5, 2019 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, been here before said: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assessor Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Robbie Nielson programme at bit rare is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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laidlaw2008 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 hi guys looking for a bit of info and help i have what i believe is john robertson's 1992 game shirt and shorts framed with signature saying best wishes to richard from what i believe to be glynn snodin i think. my parents gave me the framed shirt over 15 years a go as they won it at a charity auction and its lay in attic for over 15 years and i don't know much about it if its worth anything or if it is the game shirt and shorts. its white with a fastech sponsor and john robertson testimonials 1992 embroidered into shirt and shorts bur the signature on it saying best wishes richard and signed what looks like glynn snodin. if anyone has any info about it please let me know. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc1 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hi Laidlaw2008 let me know if you are thinking of selling and what you are looking for it cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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