Gorgiewave Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 A classic Hearts scarf has maroon with narrower white bands and still narrower grey/silver bands. Recently, however, the grey/silver has been replaced by royal blue or yellow/gold. Some Hearts scarves, reflecting our strips, have black or sky blue. What do you regard as our quintessential third colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gorgiewave Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Bauld said: Those were our first colours. Now they're a'body's colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris 84 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Gorgiewave said: A classic Hearts scarf has maroon with narrower white bands and still narrower grey/silver bands. Recently, however, the grey/silver has been replaced by royal blue or yellow/gold. Some Hearts scarves, reflecting our strips, have black or sky blue. What do you regard as our quintessential third colour? There is no third colour in a Hearts scarf in my opinion. Edited March 22, 2023 by Paris 84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Paris 84 said: There is no third colour in a Hearts scarf Plenty do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I’d like either silver or maybe grey like these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 fruit salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 All those colours are on our beautiful badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 56 minutes ago, Gorgiewave said: A classic Hearts scarf has maroon with narrower white bands and still narrower grey/silver bands. Recently, however, the grey/silver has been replaced by royal blue or yellow/gold. Some Hearts scarves, reflecting our strips, have black or sky blue. What do you regard as our quintessential third colour? That was my first scarf and remains my preferred one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Bauld said: Problem is the flag is upside down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Portable Badger said: Problem is the flag is upside down! That's not the problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Just now, Pans Jambo said: That's not the problem... 👍🏻 Was my OFD kicking in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I had a Hearts scarf from the 80s that had a yellow stripe on it. Wore it to the 98 cup final then I stupidly swapped it for a home scarf in Braga. ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris 84 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Gorgiewave said: Plenty do. Can you point to Hearts scarf pre eighties that had a third colour in it? If not, you’ll find the ‘quintessential’ Hearts scarf is Maroon & White. All in my opinion of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Gorgiewave said: Plenty do. Those aren't "official" Hearts scarves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 between grey and blue... I think grey just pips it for me. Certainly not that awful sky blue colour we tend to use for our away kits, it's horrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Gorgiewave said: A classic Hearts scarf has maroon with narrower white bands and still narrower grey/silver bands. No it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Just now, been here before said: No it doesn't. Correct, maroon and white bands. Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I’ve liked some of the grey strips. On a scarf, along with maroon and white, I like the darker blue. Like the Scotland strip colour, not over keen on the light blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Apart from Maroon. Silver (or grey) round our club badge and in the centre representing the stonework on the Heart of Midlothian on the High Street. Yellow (or gold) on the lettering, the badge surround and the football in the centre. Blue to represent the Scottish flag of St Andrews. So... Maroon White Blue Gold (or yellow) Silver (or grey) Take your pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, GinRummy said: I’ve liked some of the grey strips. On a scarf, along with maroon and white, I like the darker blue. Like the Scotland strip colour, not over keen on the light blue. Light blue should never be seen on anything associated with Hearts again. Looks awful and don't see where the connection is with our badge or club? Unless there's something I don't know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Portable Badger said: Problem is the flag is upside down! Bit like the United Kingdom right now then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirwalter Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Saltire Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Don't think we really need a third strip unless there's some kind of commemorative reason. This year I'd like one for our 150th - a copy of the original all white plain maroon heart kit with full length trousers and moustaches. A blue and white away top is a favourite, and obviously plain maroon for the home kit. Had a go at designing them and actually really liked them so here they are: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Batistuta87 said: Don't think we really need a third strip unless there's some kind of commemorative reason. This year I'd like one for our 150th - a copy of the original all white plain maroon heart kit with full length trousers and moustaches. A blue and white away top is a favourite, and obviously plain maroon for the home kit. Had a go at designing them and actually really liked them so here they are: Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryheart Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 In a perfect world there is no third colour. We are the boys in maroon and white..... nothing more, nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Batistuta87 said: Don't think we really need a third strip unless there's some kind of commemorative reason. This year I'd like one for our 150th - a copy of the original all white plain maroon heart kit with full length trousers and moustaches. A blue and white away top is a favourite, and obviously plain maroon for the home kit. Had a go at designing them and actually really liked them so here they are: Nice. Always enjoy when the mock ups start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Simple bar scarf of equal maroon and white sections, grey tide mark on the middle white sections from rubbing against the wearer's neck, unidentifiable yellow stains, half a dozen strands of wool at either end (formerly tassels), smells of sweat, stale beer and a dozen other unpleasant blokeish smells. Has never been washed because that, of course, would bring the entire club bad luck and would render the wearer responsible for our failure to win the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, Walrus said: Nice. Always enjoy when the mock ups start My 2nd favourite time of the year 😂 Favourite being transfer windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chong Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I grew up through the devastating silver era but always classed that as our third colour. I do, however, like the light blue in the kits. Especially that classic 96 stripey effort 😻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Agentjambo said: I’d like either silver or maybe grey like these: Silver Hearts strips give me the shudders please never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busman2 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Agentjambo said: I’d like either silver or maybe grey like these: As a fan of a certain age I hope we never have another silver kit again,to many bad memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Did they ever sell tops from the 60's and 70's like they do these days? Like retail. You never seem to see old tops for sale unless they are being auctioned from a legend thats passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, jonesy said: Exactly. WTF are we celebrating a colour that we lost a league and cup double in? Mental. Folk say they enjoyed that season, sure, fine. I enjoyed the lateral lambada with a few girls before settling down to marry my missus. I wouldn't be telling her that I'll be getting their names tattooed on my arm because I've find memories of pumping them. Nice analogy and spot on. I think the I enjoyed the season line is just a comfort blanket for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 8 hours ago, Agentjambo said: I’d like either silver or maybe grey like these: The silver shirt of 🤢🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, Busman2 said: As a fan of a certain age I hope we never have another silver kit again,to many bad memories Seconded. Not in my lifetime. It was a beautiful strip but I don't want anything that would remind of those two awful Saturdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FERRY HEARTS Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 2 hours ago, henryheart said: In a perfect world there is no third colour. We are the boys in maroon and white..... nothing more, nothing less. We love to sing and we love to fight so let’s fight ! 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, jonesy said: Why have folk been jizzing on the collar of the home shirt? Some folk can't help themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, jonesy said: Why have folk been jizzing on the collar of the home shirt? That’s some leap to be fair🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Percival King said: Simple bar scarf of equal maroon and white sections, grey tide mark on the middle white sections from rubbing against the wearer's neck, unidentifiable yellow stains, half a dozen strands of wool at either end (formerly tassels), smells of sweat, stale beer and a dozen other unpleasant blokeish smells. Has never been washed because that, of course, would bring the entire club bad luck and would render the wearer responsible for our failure to win the cup. not unlike mine, speciallt the strands, about 3 or 4 left in total, has been washed as it really was getting a bit grotty. Between 1981 and 2014 it hadn;t been washed, though for 18 yrs of that it was in storage. Still have it, my son wears it to games now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Saw the maroon & white bar scarf with the grey bands on Friday, woman begging outside our Sainsbury's Local had one tied round her head. Was almost tempted to give her a fiver for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryheart Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, Pap said: Did they ever sell tops from the 60's and 70's like they do these days? Like retail. You never seem to see old tops for sale unless they are being auctioned from a legend thats passed away. Strips were available from the likes of Thompsons in Corstorphine and Leith Walk and from Morris Kaye's on Dalry Road. None were what you could call official and there was no badge on the tops in those days. All small boys had them! Hearts didn't have a 'shop' until the early 70's, and the first strip I remember being sold was the Ajax style. It wasn't great, with a badge which was disproportionately large. They were not produced in large numbers. Much more common was a version of different material and with no badge from Thompsons and Morris Kaye's. The first proper replica was the Umbro strip from 1977-78, which was available in both home and away versions. I remember getting an away top from a shop on the corner of Gorgie Road and Newton Street. A version of the home top was brought out a couple of years back but it is a very poor copy made of completely different material. It really is nothing like the one I bought and still have from back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, FERRY HEARTS said: We love to sing and we love to fight so let’s fight ! 🇱🇻 Those were the days !!! One of my family favourite tunes that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Benn Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Maroon and white bar scarf would be the classic. I only remember additional colours appearing in the 80s. I like to think the grey shirt also has memories of our Tennents' Sixes triumph as opposed to what happened a year later😀. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Rudy T said: Silver Hearts strips give me the shudders please never again! correct , unlucky as f...k bin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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