The start of another quarter in the Scottish Premiership is fast approaching with Hearts set to welcome former player and manager Craig Levein to Tynecastle on Saturday when the Jambos play St Johnstone. Hearts ended the first round of fixtures in fourth place, heading into the international break off the back of a vital win and the Jambo faithful will now be hotly anticipating the return of captain Lawrence Shankland who was an unexpected late addition to the Scotland squad that faced Georgia and Norway.
With Zander Clark in goal, Shankland triumphed at the other end, scoring a vital equaliser for Steve Clarke in Tbilisi and Steven Naismith hopes this run of form will continue. Hearts fans will prepare to return to the 20,000-seater home of maroon and white, a stadium renowned for its atmosphere, as they welcome back their international heroes.
Ahead of the upcoming clash against the Saints, Edinburgh Evening News looks through ten of the best traditions Hearts fans will have taken part in over the years...
5. Go to YOUR programme seller
Every fan has a certain stall they like to get their matchday programme from. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Sing about old Hearts stars
Hearts fans know their history and paying tribute to a legend of yesteryear, such as Bobby Prentice, in song form is a tradition. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group
7. Done 'the twirly'
Each end of the scarf in the hand, held above the head and whipped around. The ‘twirly’ is quite the sight. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Boasted about the Tynecastle atmosphere
The towering Tynecastle Park stands make for an electric atmosphere, and it’s fair to say Hearts fans aren’t shy to boast about it. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group