Season ticket landmark reached

Last updated : 11 August 2010 By TwoTonTed
20100402-Hearts badgeHearts have sold 10,000 season tickets for the sixth consecutive season. The landmark achievement was reached yesterday as final preparations for  weekend's game against St Johnstone.

A spokesperson for the club said: "We are very grateful for the great backing of the supporters once again. The investment in new quality players - who want to play for Hearts - is naturally reflected in the recent rate of sales. Supporters also know they are going to be entertained by some of the best young players in the country. The will be the sixth consecutive season that more than 10,000 supporters have backed the team by buying a season ticket. There is a real feeling of optimism about Tynecastle at the moment. This core support provides the basis of a matchday crowd that makes Tynecastle such a unique and imposing arena."