Happy New Year

The York Hearts committee would like to wish all members a happy new year. 2008 has been a good year for York Hearts with some great trips, a fantastic raceday in May, another superb St Andrew's Night, and a pleasing number of new members joining up, not to mention the regular pub, curry and six/seven-a-side nights. Here's to an equally-good 2009, hopefully kickstarted with two wins over the wee team in the next two weekends.

Well, Well, Well

Anyone interested in going to Motherwell v Hearts on Wednesday 7 January should contact Gav on yorkhearts@yahoo.co.uk or 07791 626238. This isn't an official trip, but one or two may be going if anyone wants to join us.

Derby doubleheader: Part 2

Everyone who asked for a ticket for the Scottish Cup Edinburgh derby at Easter Road (Sunday 11 Jan) should now have been texted/emailed to say if you've got one. If you haven't heard, contact Gav on 07791 626238. Details of travel will be sent out shortly, but we'll be going by road and setting off early, as it's a 12.15pm kickoff.

For those unable to go, the game will be live on TV in the White Horse in Bootham.

Derby doubleheader: Part 1

This weekend's SPL Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle will be shown live in the White Horse in Bootham. Kick-off is 12.30pm. All welcome.

Programmes

This Saturday's Hearts v Dundee Utd programme is likely to include a report on our recent St Andrew's Night bash. It will also be a special tribute issue in honour of the late John Cumming, Hearts' most-decorated player. Gav is going to the game, and is happy to take orders for copies of the programme. Please say if you want a copy regardless, or only if we are in it. Programmes are £3 each.

Ale and Hearty

The beer is here! All those who ordered Hearts of Gold, our very own limited-edition ale, can now collect it from Brigantes in Micklegate.

If you didn't order any, but would now like some, then get in touch and we'll see what we can do.

The picture above was taken early this morning, since when Badger has resolutely refused to move from the spot...

Jambos smash long losing run

BREAKING NEWS: CHRISTMAS came early for York Hearts tonight, as they finally ended the bleakest run of results in their history.
A hat-trick from Gavin Anderson and one apiece from Steve Carroll and Adam Burnett gave the maroons a thumping 5-1 victory over Deportivo at Clifton Moor.
The result ended a run of 22 games without a win, stretching back exactly 100 days.
Look forward to the players' own take on events below...

Cup date set

The date and time have now been set for the Scottish Cup 4th Round tie at Easter Road.
It will be played on Sunday 11 Janaury, with a 12.15pm kickoff.
Please continue letting us know if you want to be considered for a ticket. We have the following names so far: Tommy McCafferty, Gavin Aitchison, Sam Outing, Tommy Outing, Ian Warner, Brian Dall, Brian Tait, Alan Hardie, David Reynolds.
For those unable to attend, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports. It will be shown live at the White Horse pub in Bootham, unless otherwise advised.

BRING IT ON!

Hearts will travel to meet their local rivals at Easter Road in the Scottish Cup 4th Round, on the weekend of January 10.

The following have already expressed interest in going: Tommy McCafferty, Gavin Aitchison, Sam Outing, Tommy Outing, Ian Warner, Brian Dall, Brian Tait.

Can any others interested please say so ASAP, as tickets are likely to be like gold-dust for this one, which will bring back happy memories of our last Scottish Cup meeting in the 2006 semi-final, and of the previous cup clash at Easter Road back in 1994 (pictured above).

Newest member

York Hearts says a hearty congratulations to the Burnett family, following the safe arrival of baby Elizabeth Blair Burnett last Monday.
The Burnetts have family membership in York Hearts, so Elizabeth automatically became a York Hearts member - our youngest to date.
Congratulations all round!