Mike Linton

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Name

Mike Linton

Birthplace/Date

Edinburgh, Oct '74

Where Do You Live

West Lothian

Primary School

Clerry Primary / Uphall Primary

Secondary School

Broxburn Academy

How long a Hearts Supporter

21-30 Years

First Hearts match

1976, aged 18 months. Ma' says I always used to greet when we scored !!

How long a member of London Hearts

Not A Member

How did you find out about London Hearts

Via Kickback

Favourite all time Hearts Player

Zico, Robbo, Sir Gary Mackay, Henry. From more recent times Bruno and Pointon.

Most memorable Game

2-1 Scottish Cup victory at Easter Road. As the players were celebrating I caught Tosh McKinlay's eye and he gave me a look as if to say it meant as much to the players as it did to me.

How often do you get to games

Season ticket for the Wheatfield and all away matches except Parkhead.

Favourite English team

Blackpool

Lowest moment

The 'Tommy McLean' years.

Best Hearts goal

All 3, the day we beat Dundee Utd 3-0 at Tannadice in 1986.

Best thing about being a Jambo

Success is savoured when it comes but once in a while. A long journey, with memories of both high and lows, and a tale to tell.

Proudest moment

Gorgie Road about 7pm on Saturday 16th May 1998. Three generations of the family stood together, side by side, waiting for a moment that we always knew would come.

How did you become a Jambo

Family tradition.

Email

t9mdl@aol.com