Hearts surpass another season ticket milestone as club provides bank details for fan contributions

The club said they have been “touched by this generosity”

Hearts have now sold more than 7,000 season tickets for the 2020/21 campaign.

The milestone was reached in a week where the club were consigned to the Championship following the failure of league reconstruction.

A change to a 14-10-10-10 would have kept Hearts in the Premiership but it failed to garner support.

Hearts fans have snapped up more than 7,000 briefs. Picture: SNS

The club, along with Partick Thistle, lodged a petition at court to overturn their relegations or receive compensation.

It was a move which was appreciated by the Hearts support.

As things stand the club will be starting their league season in the middle of October and playing just 27 fixtures.

In an update prior to the announcement that confirmed the 7,000 landmark had been reached, the club thanked fans for all they have done in recent weeks and months.

“Everyone at Hearts would like to say a massive thank you to our fans for all of the remarkable level of support and passion that they have shown the club over the past few months,” it read.

“In these uncertain times, it is heartening to have your backing and it is a timely reminder of just how many people love Heart of Midlothian Football Club.

“So much so, that almost 7,000 of you have now purchased season tickets for the 2020/21 campaign and our new Umbro home kit and training wear is selling in record numbers.

“Foundation of Hearts has also had exceptional backing from fans in recent weeks, with new pledgers joining every day. Since football stopped there have been almost 2000 new pledges, increased pledges or one-off donations.”

Hearts also revealed fans had been contacting the club to contribute or donate directly to help during the Covid-19 crisis.

In the statement on the official website, the club said “we are touched by this generosity” and provided bank details for supporters to contribute.

It added: “We can’t thank you enough for your unwavering support during these testing times. Together, we focus on one thing and one thing alone: Only Hearts.”