The four time Olympic gold medallist is one of the Jambos most famous supporters and can often be seen at Tynecastle taking in the action. Sadly, Hoy was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023. The severity of disease was revealed in October last year after Hoy said he had been given two to four years to live.The four time Olympic gold medallist is one of the Jambos most famous supporters and can often be seen at Tynecastle taking in the action. Sadly, Hoy was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023. The severity of disease was revealed in October last year after Hoy said he had been given two to four years to live.
The four time Olympic gold medallist is one of the Jambos most famous supporters and can often be seen at Tynecastle taking in the action. Sadly, Hoy was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023. The severity of disease was revealed in October last year after Hoy said he had been given two to four years to live. | Getty Images

Ten famous Hearts supporters including Olympic and snooker legends

By Mark Carruthers

Journalist

Published 10th Sep 2023, 20:06 GMT

Familiar faces from the world of sport, television and politics are known to support Hearts.

There is a feeling Hearts are yet to really get going in the Premiership this season.

With the international break now in full swing, the men from Tynecastle are currently sat in eighth place in the table after they collected just one win from their opening four games of the season. There has been excitement elsewhere after the Jam Tarts saw off Norwegian club Rosenberg in the Europa Conference League before thoughts of a place in the group stages were ended by Greek side PAOK.

Off-field events have surrounded another managerial restructure as Steven Naismith was confirmed as head coach once again and Frankie McAvoy has now returned to his old role as assistant coach.

The duo will hope to show significant improvement from the lacklustre start to the season - and they can count on the backing of familiar faces from the world of sport, television and politics who are known to be lifelong supporters of the club.

The DJ, campaigner and BAFTA nominated TV presenter grew up in Edinburgh and has supported Hearts since he was a young boy

5. Nicky Campbell

The DJ, campaigner and BAFTA nominated TV presenter grew up in Edinburgh and has supported Hearts since he was a young boy | Getty Images

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The Edinburgh-born bantamweight has previously said it would be his dream to fight for a world title at Tynecastle

6. Lee McGregor

The Edinburgh-born bantamweight has previously said it would be his dream to fight for a world title at Tynecastle | Getty Images

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The Olympic 400m hurdler is a season ticket holder at Tynecastle and likes to wear a maroon and white wristband during her races

7. Eilidh Doyle

The Olympic 400m hurdler is a season ticket holder at Tynecastle and likes to wear a maroon and white wristband during her races | Getty Images

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Many will remember the broadcaster form his days presenting live SPL action on Sky Sports and the life long Jambo is now co-anchor of the BBC Scotland television channel

8. Martin Geissler

Many will remember the broadcaster form his days presenting live SPL action on Sky Sports and the life long Jambo is now co-anchor of the BBC Scotland television channel | SNS Group 0141 221 3602

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