When was Heart of Midlothian F.C. founded and what inspired its name?
Heart of Midlothian F.C. was formed in 1874 by friends from the Heart of Midlothian Quadrille Assembly Club who adopted association football rules after watching a match between Queen's Park and Clydesdale at Raimes Park in Bonnington during December 1873. The club took its name from the historic county of Midlothian and Walter Scott's novel The Heart of Midlothian published in 1818.
Who were the players in the Terrible Trio managed by Tommy Walker for Heart of Midlothian F.C?
The Terrible Trio consisted of Willie Bauld, Jimmy Wardhaugh, and Alfie Conn Sr., who played together as a unit starting in October 1948 under manager Tommy Walker. These three forwards scored over 900 goals between them while playing 242 games together, with Wardhaugh scoring 376 goals, Bauld 355, and Conn 221 during their combined tenure.
What happened to Heart of Midlothian F.C. players during World War I on the 25th of November 1914?
On the 25th of November 1914, sixteen players enlisted in Sir George McCrae's new volunteer battalion joining en masse to become the first footballer's battalion. The war claimed the lives of seven first team players including Duncan Currie John Allan James Boyd Tom Gracie Ernest Ellis James Speedie and Harry Wattie plus former player David Philip.
When did Heart of Midlothian F.C. exit administration and how was it funded?
Heart of Midlothian F.C. officially exited administration on the 11th of June 2014 after debts of £25 million were owed to recently bankrupt Ukio Bankas. Funding came from over 8,000 people donating via monthly direct debit through the Foundation of Hearts which paid £1 million for running costs plus £2.6 million to acquire 75% of shares.
Where does Heart of Midlothian F.C. play its home matches and what is the capacity of Tynecastle Park?
Heart of Midlothian F.C. plays at Tynecastle Park named for the Tollhouse at the entrance to Merchiston grounds since 1886 after playing at The Meadows Powburn and Powderhall. The stadium has a capacity of 20,099 following the demolition and replacement of the main stand in 2017 while Hearts played some home league matches nearby at Murrayfield Stadium during construction.