Partick Thistle fans receive travel boost for Hearts game

Hearts have announced they will cover the cost of the official Partick Thistle supporters' buses travelling to Tynecastle for Saturday's Premiership clash.

The gesture is being made by the Gorgie club for the inconvenience caused by the late postponement of the game on February 13 due to a waterlogged pitch.

A statement on Hearts' official website read: "Hearts is pleased to confirm that following discussions last week and careful deliberation, we will cover the cost of the official Partick Thistle supporters' buses to travel through to the capital this weekend.

"As we all know, the previously postponed game was called off just before 1pm on Saturday, 13th February following persistent heavy rain and then a late torrential downpour which effectively flooded parts of what had been a playable pitch.

"This caused considerable inconvenience and cost to many supporters from both clubs.

"While we cannot reimburse every individual supporter on a case by case basis, we hope that this gesture will demonstrate the club's appreciation of just how difficult things can be for supporters.

"We felt it was particularly relevant given the fine gesture from Partick Thistle during season 2013/14 when Hearts were in administration and a donation was made by the Maryhill club in relation to travelling Gorgie fans.

"Thistle have already sold the vast majority of their entire allocation for the game on Saturday, a match which will also see Hearts wear their official third strip which features the names of over 8,000 Foundation of Hearts pledgers."