MCJamTart Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I was discussing this with some colleagues at work recently. Why do you support the team? Would you give up and support a more successful team? Do you have a favourite English/Spanish/Italian team? I started at Edinburgh Uni in 1985/86 season..and realised a wee team in Gorgie were on an incredible run...what a wonderful team that was! Sadly it ended badly in Dundee but that was me a Jambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Thread would have more potential if you dropped the word "why" imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Inherited them from my Dad. Do not and will never support another club. No English Spanish or Italian teams. Been to see many other teams when visiting friends and family in England, Germany and Greece. Enjoyed a good laugh and a drink with them. Don’t support them though. 86 was my first season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZvonimirBoban Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 The manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I'm a glory hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 It's character building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 My Uncle Bob. And his insistence that I accompanied him to watch us lose just about every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighenry Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Gorgie boy .. And ,Because the good times far outweigh the bad ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Dad, Grandad...Brought up in 9/1 Hutchison House, could practically see Tynecastle from the balcony...on match days given bottles of coke an packs of crisps in the BMC while dad and his cronies were having a few pints pre game, liftovers...floodlights ...Tyncastle High School...heck, I really had no other choice...Thank ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I'm a sado masochist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) My mum and dad both born and raised in Dalry. There wasn’t ever a conscious decision, it wasn’t spoken about, it’s just the way it was. Don’t support any other teams, don’t understand how anyone can. Edited August 7, 2019 by Byyy The Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Because my Grandad did and my Dad does. Never had a choice in the matter. Only support Hearts and Scotland. Don’t support anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorski Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 John Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Because the alternative is absolutely horrendous and would of been child cruelty. inherited my love for Hearts from my grandad RIP. Love him to the moon and back for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 23 minutes ago, ZvonimirBoban said: The manager. You’re really boring. Potentially a good thread, and up you pop with your Levein shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Grandad and my Dad(plaque on the wall of remembrance). Thanks to them I support the famous Heart of Midlothian FC. I'm a Grandad myself and now my grandson supports us. Edited August 7, 2019 by Roxy Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Satan told me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 My grandad and my dad let me know early doors that there was/is ‘only one team in Edinburgh’. Oh, and Mr Busby, Mr Robertson and Mr Skacel helped a wee bitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Born into it. Like my father, my grandad and my great grandad. Just the way it is, and the way it’ll always be. Worth reading this thread from the classics. I started it and without sounding like a twat, it’s a crackin read, in a similar vein to this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 My families Hearts connections n Hearts programes going back to 1940s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dino Velvet said: Satan told me to. It’s Santa. You’re dyslexic . He’s a good guy in a nearly maroon suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I’m 4th generation Hearts fan - my son is a Hearts fan and my grandson is a Hearts fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: It’s Santa. You’re dyslexic . He’s a good guy in a nearly maroon suit Red is just bright maroon anyway. The three primary colours of maroon, blue and yellow make up every other colour in the light spectrum. Pink for example is light maroon, and brown is dark maroon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Im too good looking to follow Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Icon of Symmetry said: Red is just bright maroon anyway. The three primary colours of maroon, blue and yellow make up every other colour in the light spectrum. Pink for example is light maroon, and brown is dark maroon. Thank you, Mr Claus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 My (maternal) Grandad was born on Wardlaw Street, he married my granny who, along with my Great Uncle Davy (who I never met) was a founder member of the Merchiston Hearts Club. My Granny stayed in Colinton Mains, one day she was walking down the road with her washing when Wullie Bauld tapped her shoulder, took her washing off her and carried it to the drying green for her. She always said right to the end (even though she had dementia by then) that you don't get gentlemen like Wullie Bauld anymore.. When we lived in Whitburn between postings from Canada and Germany, we used to have to get the bus to Edinburgh to visit. The bus went through Gorgie and the highlight was looking left between the church and the bank and seeing the big old wooden frontage of the Tynecastle turnstiles. First game taken to by my uncle Dougie, some time in 1983, Hearts 1, Celtic 1. Think it was a cup game. Further to the other questions.. I follow Liverpool (support is probably too strong a word) because, admittedly, in the mid 80's I done it as a glory hunt. I also really always liked their strips. I also follow/support Borussia Dortmund. We stayed 10 minutes walk from the Westfalen Stadia in 80-82 (Solberweg, Barop). My dad was attached to 19 fld regt RA based in either Napier or Ubique barracks , Dortmund. makes me laugh and cringe when Celtic fans I know try to say that these two clubs have an affinity with them... However, Hearst are the only team I genuinely get pissed off when we lose. The only team I go to see. The only team that I've cried over as an adult (cup wins, losses). The only team that puts me in a genuinly bad mood over a bad result so much that I have to walk the dog to hide it. The only team I kiss the badge of. The only team I get superstitious over. (badge kissing, not putting scarf on till I've gone through the gates, not wearing anything green on match day if I'm going, has to be 80/. pre match if I'm not driving)…. I could go on.. My dad was never into football really but his brother was a jambo.. He moved to the borders near Dumfries and now they're all huns. ****ing traitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, Morgan said: Thank you, Mr Claus. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Once your hooked (for whatever reason), that’s it .... your in for life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejtee Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Grandfather's sister taught at tynecastle and lived in ardmillan, persuaded my grandfather to buy shares the first time around which got my dad supporting and that was that. Could have been dodgy as my grandfather was headmaster at the school beside the bridge of doom, now long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Morgan said: It’s Santa. You’re dyslexic . He’s a good guy in a nearly maroon suit Satan/Santa/dad. They’re all the same person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, been here before said: Im too good looking to follow Hibs. So, your eyebrows aren’t joined, you are not cross eyed, you’ve no freckles, your hair isn’t red and you only possess 10 digits on your hands? Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TweedbankJambo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I just knew that was the sexiest badge in football. You can't deny its a beautiful thing. Fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Barack said: Rangers were taken. Only other option left. Bigot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, TweedbankJambo said: I just knew that was the sexiest badge in football. You can't deny its a beautiful thing. Fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TweedbankJambo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Morgan said: So, your eyebrows aren’t joined, you are not cross eyed, you’ve no freckles, your hair isn’t red and you only possess 10 digits on your hands? Perfect! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Local team living at Harri Park Dad hated footie, big bro was a Tim. My twin and I supported the famous. My 3 kids support them thanks to me and my 2 boys are huge Jambos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Many reasons but detesting Hibs was a key one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: So, your eyebrows aren’t joined, you are not cross eyed, you’ve no freckles, your hair isn’t red and you only possess 10 digits on your hands? Perfect! Well that along with my spoons are pristine and I dont have a sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, Kiwidoug said: Many reasons but detesting Hibs was a key one. Goes without saying, Douglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djnoisy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Grandad used to take us to football every Saturday. Depending on who was playing at home we’d go to Hearts, Hibs or Meadowbank thistle. Usually Meadowbank as it was cheaper but I’d always loved the atmosphere in Tynecastle. The minute I could afford it I became a season ticket holder and never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 HMFC since 1974 and no other club. First time I heard our European song... there could never be any other club for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Born 1953 in Simpsons, lived in Fountainbridge, Tollcross Primary, Mum's family lived in Rosebank Cottages, Christened in Fountainbridge C.O.S. Grandad was in the FWW Royal Scots. Now what else was I going to be but a Jambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Was because of the £1m hybrid pitch, gonna have to find another team now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, mitch41 said: Born 1953 in Simpsons, lived in Fountainbridge, Tollcross Primary, Mum's family lived in Rosebank Cottages, Christened in Fountainbridge C.O.S. Grandad was in the FWW Royal Scots. Now what else was I going to be but a Jambo. You may know my stepdad. He grew up in Fountainbridge in the 40/50s. You might be just a bit too young though. Edited August 7, 2019 by Icon of Symmetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Family/ born in Edinburgh. *******s, why couldn't they be Spanish and have lived in Barcelona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Getting the home Admiral shirt for my birthday as a young lad, then dreaming of playing alongside Robbo and Henry! 👋Only Jambo out of all my mates. Proud. Hearts and Scotland. Not interested in anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr Sifter said: Born into it. Like my father, my grandad and my great grandad. Just the way it is, and the way it’ll always be. Worth reading this thread from the classics. I started it and without sounding like a twat, it’s a crackin read, in a similar vein to this thread... I remember there being some cracking stories on that thread Mr S, some even enough to leave a lump in the throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, MCJamTart said: I was discussing this with some colleagues at work recently. Why do you support the team? Would you give up and support a more successful team? Do you have a favourite English/Spanish/Italian team? I started at Edinburgh Uni in 1985/86 season..and realised a wee team in Gorgie were on an incredible run...what a wonderful team that was! Sadly it ended badly in Dundee but that was me a Jambo. 1. They're my local team. 2. One does not simply switch teams. 3. Arsenal, Atletico and Inter if I had to pick but I don't really give a #### about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TweedbankJambo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 53 minutes ago, been here before said: Well that along with my spoons are pristine and I dont have a sister. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Because it's Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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