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19-05-12 Cup Final reflections
As Hearts fans everywhere reflect on another fantastic cup triumph, it is worthy of note the contribution of the Academy and youth development in general at Hearts when you see that eight of sixteen man squad in the final had spent at least some of their formative years as part of the Hearts youth setup. Jamie McDonald, Ryan McGowan, Andy Driver, Scott Robinson, Denis Prychynenko Mark Ridgers and even Andy Webster and Craig Beattie had some involvement. Add to that another six, Faser Mullen Jordan Morton, Arvydas Novikovas, David Templeton, Godon Smith and Gary Glen who all contributed in earlier rounds. Everyone should be proud of what the club has achieved through its youth development programme. The future’s maroon.
As Hearts fans everywhere reflect on another fantastic cup triumph, it is worthy of note the contribution of the Academy and youth development in general at Hearts when you see that eight of sixteen man squad in the final had spent at least some of their formative years as part of the Hearts youth setup. Jamie McDonald, Ryan McGowan, Andy Driver, Scott Robinson, Denis Prychynenko Mark Ridgers and even Andy Webster and Craig Beattie had some involvement. Add to that another six, Faser Mullen Jordan Morton, Arvydas Novikovas, David Templeton, Godon Smith and Gary Glen who all contributed in earlier rounds. Everyone should be proud of what the club has achieved through its youth development programme. The future’s maroon.
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18-05-12 SFA Modern Apprenticeships
Four of Hearts U19 squad were presented with their Level 3 SVQ certificates in “Excellence in Sport” earlier today, by Trish Keppie of the SFA. The award is a recognition of the lads individual achievements and is part of a wider programme of education undertaken by the club to prepare trainee professionals for a career both inside and outside of football. More information on the programme is available from the SFA Website. The four were Chris Kane, Chris Tobin, Ryan Stewart and Aaron Murdoch.
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Four of Hearts U19 squad were presented with their Level 3 SVQ certificates in “Excellence in Sport” earlier today, by Trish Keppie of the SFA. The award is a recognition of the lads individual achievements and is part of a wider programme of education undertaken by the club to prepare trainee professionals for a career both inside and outside of football. More information on the programme is available from the SFA Website. The four were Chris Kane, Chris Tobin, Ryan Stewart and Aaron Murdoch.
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15-05-12 Jordan McGhee
Congratulations to Hearts central defender, Jordan McGee on his selection by Mark Wotte for a Scotland U16 side that will play three games at the FC Zenit Academy in St Petersburg next month.
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Congratulations to Hearts central defender, Jordan McGee on his selection by Mark Wotte for a Scotland U16 side that will play three games at the FC Zenit Academy in St Petersburg next month.
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12-05-12 Musselburgh Athletic 2-3 Hearts U19s
Hearts U19s signed off their season with a 3-2 victory in a friendly match away to East Region Superleague junior side, Musselburgh Athletic. In an entertaining game, Hearts scored through Billy King with two goals, one from the penalty spot, and an own goal. The game was good preparation for next season’s U20 League.
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Hearts U19s signed off their season with a 3-2 victory in a friendly match away to East Region Superleague junior side, Musselburgh Athletic. In an entertaining game, Hearts scored through Billy King with two goals, one from the penalty spot, and an own goal. The game was good preparation for next season’s U20 League.
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09-05-12 HYDC Monthly Draw for April
The monthly draw was made by David Templeton at half time in Sunday’s final home league game of the season against St Johnstone.
£500 - 29 - IAM Cowan
£100 - 7 - GF Baird
£50 - 150 - D Prestwell
If you want to be part of the draw then check out the
>Fundraising page
The monthly draw was made by David Templeton at half time in Sunday’s final home league game of the season against St Johnstone.
£500 - 29 - IAM Cowan
£100 - 7 - GF Baird
£50 - 150 - D Prestwell
If you want to be part of the draw then check out the
>Fundraising page