Let's Horse the Hibees...

Hearts' opening game of the new SPL season is next Monday (Aug 6) against Hibs at Tynecastle.
The match is live on Setanta and York Hearts will be meeting in the White Horse on Bootham to watch it.
All members and non-members welcome. Kick-off is 7.45pm.

Bring me Sunshine...

York Hearts FC will meet Team Sunshine on Tuesday in the final group game of the Football Mundial Cup.
The match kicks off at 8pm on pitch 2 at Huntington. All spectators welcome. If any players cannot make it, please let Badger know.
Team Sunshine are currently seventh in the Premiership, with 24 points from 21 games.

York Hearts 1-2 Crazyfruitbat.com

York Hearts went down 2-1 to Crazyfruitbat.com last night, after a disappointing performance.
The Jambos used the same starting six as in last week's win over Amber AFC, but were unable to reproduce the same dynamic, battling style.
Goals either side of half time put Crazyfruitbat.com 2-0 ahead, and while Gav "Gandhi" Anderson pulled one back with a well worked goal, Hearts couldn't pull the game back.
The squad was: Tommy O, Gavstro, Ibby, Stampie, Ninja, Bruno, Gandhi, Sam and Callum. Goalscorer Gandhi won the York Hearts Man of the Match award.

Barcelona Tickets

After numerous phone calls and much anxiety, our tickets for Hearts v Barcelona have finally arrived. Those still to pay should contact Ian Warner. If anyone doesn't yet know how they're getting to Edinburgh, give us a shout.

Bring on the crazy gang...

York Hearts FC's next match is against Crazyfruitbat.com at Huntington tomorrow.
The match kicks off at 8.30pm on pitch 3. All spectators welcome. If any of the regular squad is unable to make it, please let Badger know.
Crazyfruitbat.com are one place and six points above us in the league. Our previous meeting earlier in the season ended in a 1-0 defeat, so we're out for revenge.

York Hearts 1-0 Amber AFC

York Hearts emulated their Tynecastle namesakes, and spoiled the party for title-winning Amber in their Football Mundial clash last night.
The Jambos produced an excellent team-performance, and recorded a well-deserved 1-0 victory at a damp Huntington.
Gavin Aitchison got the winning goal after ten minutes, intercepting a loose pass and firing under the keeper.
Despite having much of the ball, Amber rarely looked like scoring and Hearts could have added to their lead in the second half.
Table-topping Amber had only lost twice before last night, and a win would have seen them crowned champions.
But the Champagne was put on ice only for another half hour, with Crosbys' defeat to N-Power meaning Amber remain seven points clear at the top, with just two games left.
The victory is undoubtedly York Hearts' best result so far this season, and avenges our 1-0 defeat when the two sides met in April.
The squad was: Tommy O, Gav, Ibby, Stampie, Ninja, Bruno, Other Gav, Sam and Callum. Badger was in charge in Tommy Mac's absence.
Stampie and Bruno shared the York Hearts Man of the Match award.

Coming up at the White Horse...

Four Hearts games have been included in the first next batch of SPL games chosen for live TV coverage by Setanta. Unless you hear otherwise, York Hearts will be meeting in the White Horse in Bootham to watch the following: Monday, Aug 6, Hearts v Hibs (7.45pm) Sunday, Aug 12, Aberdeen v Hearts (2pm) Monday, Sept 3, Motherwell v Hearts (7.45pm) Sunday, Nov 4, Hibs v Hearts (2pm)

York Hearts 0-1 Crosby's

York Hearts were unfortunate to go down by a single goal to promotion-chasing Crosby's on Tuesday night.
We produced an excellent performance against a free-scoring team, and carved out a number of good chances, only to be denied by excellent goal-keeping and bad luck.
Crosby's went ahead midway through the second half, and despite late pressure we were unable to level.
The squad was: Tommy O, Gav, Ibby, Ninja, Stampie, Sam, Bruno, Other Gav, and Calum, with Tommy Mac in charge.
Tommy O was voted YHSC Man of the Match.

York Hearts in the Walwyn

York Hearts FC took part in the fifth annual Keith Walwyn York Fans Tournament on Saturday, at Huntington. Despite having a few players missing, we began brightly with four points and two clean-sheets from our first two games. Thereafter, however, we were plagued by an inability to convert pressure into goals, and ultimately finished a disappointing 5th in group C. That meant we went into the middle of three knock-out competitions, the York Nomads Society Cup. Alas, we were eliminated at the first hurdle, going out 3-2 on penalties to the eventual cup winners Red & Blue B. Despite the results, York Hearts gave a good account of themselves. We'll be back next year.

AGM

The York Hearts AGM will be held on Friday 5 October. Venue is still TBC. We are running a bus to Hearts v Falkirk the next day. If any members who live outside York want to stay over, let us know and someone may have a spare bed/floorspace.

York Hearts v Crosby's

York Hearts 6-A-Side team's next match is against Crosby's on Tuesday, July 10.
The match kicks off at 8pm, on pitch 3 at Huntington. All spectators are welcome.
In our previous meeting with Crosby's, we suffered our heaviest defeat of the season, going down 4-1.
York Hearts are currently sixth in the 12-team Football Mundial Championship, while Crosby's are in second place behind Amber.

Keith Walwyn Tournament

This Saturday will see York Hearts take part in the Keith Walwyn Tournament at Huntington. The tournament, in memory of the late York City legend, is one of the most prestigious amateur football tournaments in York. We have been drawn in group C, with our first match kicking off at 10.15am. All spectators are welcome.

Miko! Miko! Miko!

The votes have been cast and - after a couple of very careful recounts - the York Hearts Player of the Year has been revealed as Saulius Mikolunias! If ever there was an argument against democracy...

On the buses

York Hearts will be running buses to the following games:
July 28 - Hearts v Barcelona
Aug 18 - Hearts v Gretna
Sep 15 - Hearts v Rangers
Oct 6 - Hearts v Falkirk
Nov 10 - Hearts v Aberdeen
Dec 1 - Hearts v Celtic
Depending on the draw, we may also run a trip to a CIS Cup match.
We are not yet purchasing tickets or collecting payment for any of these trips, except the Barcelona one, but if you want to reserve a place on any of the later buses, feel free to leave a comment here, or email yorkhearts@yahoo.co.uk

St Andrew's Night Celebration

York is not historically the most welcoming place for Scottish exiles. Ancient bylaws ban us from council buildings, and allow locals to shoot us with bows and arrows!

Nevertheless, York Hearts are determined to make our presence felt - and will be doing so with a special St Andrew's Night Celebration on Friday, November 30.

Precise details are currently being drawn up, but it is envisaged that the night will include a hot buffet, a DJ, a quiz, a raffle, an auction and - of course - a large and late bar.

We will be inviting a number of former players along, as well as other Hearts supporters clubs, and it promises to be a great night.

We will be travelling up to Hearts v Celtic the next day, if anyone from outside York wants to make a full weekend of it. Mark it in your diaries now!

Manchester Hearts

York Hearts attended the annual Manchester Hearts Player of the Year Dance in Bolton last month. It was the first such event we have attended, and the club was warmly received. We presented our hosts with a silver salver - then promptly won their quiz, scooping a bottle of gin.
We also met up with a few former players, who expressed a keen interest in coming to any events we host ourselves in future.... watch this space.

Barcelona

The next York Hearts bus trip is on July 28, when Hearts meet Barcelona at Murrayfield. Everyone who has already ordered a ticket through us has been accomodated, and should speak to Ian regarding payment. If you have not ordered and would like to come along, please email yorkhearts@yahoo.co.uk or respond here. If you have ordered a ticket, and can no longer use it, please also let us know. Details of bus costs and departure times will follow shortly.

York Hearts 0-1 Dilemma

Dilemma completed the double over York Hearts 6-A-Side team last night, with a 1-0 to add to their 2-0 victory earlier in the season. Hearts had a depleted squad with several players on holiday, and failed to continue their recent run of good form.

The squad was: T Outing, Martel, Carroll, Aitchison, Dall, McCafferty, Hardie. Dall was voted YHSC man of the match.

About York Hearts

York Hearts came into being in the summer of 2006, and was officially formed as a supporters club in October of that year. It is one of the fastest-growing Hearts supporters clubs in the country, with 32 members joining in the first season alone. Membership now is around 50. The club is affiliated to the Federation of Hearts Supporters Clubs. We run a bus to Tynecastle once a month, and meet in the White Horse, Bootham, for any live televised matches. We also run a variety of social events, such as poker evenings, trips to the pub, or meals out. York Hearts also has a 6-A-Side team, which plays in the Football Mundial Championship league at Huntington on Tuesdays, and a 7-A-Side team which participates in the PlayFootball league at Clifton Moor on Thursdays. For further information on the club, email yorkhearts@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07791 626238.

YORK HEARTS SUPPORTERS CLUB CONSTITUTION

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(a) The title will be the York Hearts Supporters Club, hereinafter referred to as the Club.

(b) The Club will be affiliated to the Federation of Hearts Supporters Clubs.

2 The objects of the Club will be:

(a) To promote the interests of Heart of Midlothian Football Club.

(b) To provide travel arrangements for Club members to selected fixtures.

(c) To promote the interests of the Club’s members.

(d) To gain benefits for the Club’s members by using the strength of The Federation of Hearts Supporters Clubs.

(e) To foster a family atmosphere within the Club.

(f) To maintain funds for these objectives.

3 The Club will be non-political and non-sectarian.

4

(a) The Club will have a maximum of 100 members.

(b) The Club defines Junior membership as follows: Any member below the age of 16 or aged 16-18 and still at school, at the beginning of the Club’s financial year.

5 Club meetings will be held at the discretion of the Committee. They may also be called at the request of 10% or more of the Full Members, or by 10% or more of the total membership.

6 Membership and renewal fees will be fixed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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(a) Membership lasts for one year, before being due for renewal.

(b) A member’s renewal is due 12 months after the date on which that member joined the Club, and every 12 months thereafter.

(c) For each member, the month in which he/she joined the Club, and therefore in which their membership is due for renewal, is indicated on their membership card.

(d) A member not having renewed their membership, and travelling on a Club bus, will pay the rate for non-members.

(e) Anyone whose membership lapses will be required to apply to rejoin the Club.

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(a) The AGM will be held once a year, no fewer than 11 months and no more than 13 months after the date of the previous AGM.

(b) The AGM will receive and consider a report and a statement of accounts for the past year.

(c) The AGM will consider nominations for the Executive Committee consisting of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, and also one Ordinary Committee member. These appointments must be ratified at the Annual General Meeting.

(d) All motions and nominations may be submitted in writing to the secretary prior to the AGM, or may be proposed at the AGM in person.

(e) Ordinary motions require the support of a majority of those present to be passed. Motions dealing with amendments to the Club constitution require a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.

(f) Changes to the Club constitution can be made only at the AGM.

(g) The Committee will have the power, at their discretion, to co-opt a Club member onto the Committee to assist in the running of the Club.

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(a) The Treasurer will take charge of the Club’s funds, which will be paid to the credit of the Club’s bank account. All monies received on behalf of the Club will be paid to the Treasurer. Payments will, as often as possible, be made by cheque drawn on the Club’s bank account and signed by any two of the three committee members: the Treasurer, the Secretary and/or the Chairman.

(b) The accounts of the Club will be audited at least once a year.

10 The Executive Committee have the discretion to discipline members for any cases of misconduct, this could include expulsion from the Club.

11 The Committee has the right to refuse admission to the Club where just causes can be demonstrated.

12 Byelaws may be ratified or rescinded only at the AGM or at a Special General Meeting (SGM) called for that purpose.

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(a) A SGM may be called by the Executive or by 10 members, with a minimum of 7 days notice.
(b) All members must be notified of the reason for calling a SGM, as well as the venue, time and date. This must be done in writing, not less than 4 days before the meeting.
(c) Only items specified in 14(b) may be voted on at a SGM.

14 For any decisions made at an AGM or Special General Meeting to be valid, at least 10% of the Full members, or 10% of the total membership must be present.

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(a) The Club funds will be the sole property of all the Club’s members.

(b) All debts are joint and several on all the Club’s members over the age of sixteen.

(c) In the event of dissolution, a Special General Meeting will be called to settle the financial affairs of the Club and the distribution of its assets.

The original constitution was approved by the Club’s founding committee, at the White Horse Hotel, in Bootham, York on the 29th day of October, 2006, in the presence of the undersigned committee members:

Ian Warner (chairman) Gavin Aitchison (secretary) Sam Outing (treasurer)

An amended version was agreed at the Club’s 1st AGM, at the Seahorse Hotel, in Fawcett Street, York, on the 5th day of October, 2007. Following a further amendment, this version was agreed at the Club’s 2nd AGM, at the Seahorse Hotel, in Fawcett Street, York, on the 14th day of November, 2008.

Joining YHSC

Membership of York Hearts costs £10 a year for adults, £5 a year for children, or £20 a year for families (two adults and unlimited of your own children or juvenile dependents). In return, you get discounted bus travel (£5 less than non-members). You also get priority for match tickets that we receive; regular emails and updates; invitations to a range of social events; and a membership card.

The White Horse

York Hearts' "headquarters" is the White Horse pub in Bootham, York. The club was founded here in October 2006, and meets here to watch any live televised Hearts games. The pub also sponsors the York Hearts 6-A-Side team, and we can be found here most Tuesday evenings after matches, if you want to pop in for a pint and a chat.