Hearts and Hibs Legends play match to mark World Mental Health Day – in pictures
Hibs and Hearts legends competed in a charity football match in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon to mark World Mental Health Day.
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:
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.
13. Hibs v Hearts Legends
Kevin Harper shields the ball from Ryan Stevenson
Photo: Lisa Ferguson
14. Hibs v Hearts Legends
Young Hibs fans Lewis Nichols (10), and Cole Thomson (8
Photo: Lisa Ferguson
16. Hibs v Hearts Legends
John Hughes on the Hibs bench, alongside Micky Weir (far left)
Photo: Lisa Ferguson