The two teams – captained by John Hughes and Gary Locke – were competing to raise vital funds and awareness to support local people in taking care of their mental health. The game, which took place in front of a good crowd at Ainslie Park, ended 6-1 to Hibs.
The match was arranged by the team at Leith’s Utilita Energy Hub, Hibernian Community Foundation, and the Big Hearts Community Trust.
All proceeds from the event will be split and donated to both charities and their community work across Edinburgh, including group activities promoting wellbeing and positive mental health of football supporters.
Here is a selection of match pictures:
. PIC LISA FERGUSON 22/09/2021 OLD FRIENDS JOHN 'YOGI' HUHES (HIBS) AND GARY LOCKE (HEARTS) MANAGE TODAYS TEAM Hibs FC stadium refresh. This is being carried out by a team of volunteers throughout the day. The work includes the East Stand having the letters HFC put on it.
There was a good crowd inside Ainslie Park as Hibs and Hearts legends went head-to-head in a charity match on World Mental Health Day. Pics: Lisa Ferguson Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Team captains John Hughes and Gary Locke before kick-off Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Murray Thomson (6), and Brodie thomson (8) look forward to the action Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Eva Ritchie and Alan Ritchie collecting for the Big Hearts Community Trust Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Team captains John Hughes and Gary Locke before kick-off Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Murray Thomson (6), and Brodie thomson (8) look forward to the action Photo: Lisa Ferguson