Hearts will face English Championship outfit Stoke City at Tynecastle next month in Gary Locke's testimonial match, subject to SFA approval.
The second tier side from England will make the trip north to face Robbie Neilson's first-team on Saturday, July 23 at 3pm - just one week before the new Premiership season. After 20 plus years of service in the capital it was announced last year that the club legend would be granted a testimonial year.
Locke is a former player, captain, Scottish Cup winner, coach, manager and is currently the principal ambassador at the club. He has been honoured with a number of different events, the penultimate being the visit of Michael O'Neill's Stoke City side as the Jambos put the final stamp on preparations ahead of the new campaign.
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Hearts will also face East Fife, Spartans, Bonnyrigg Rose, Tranmere Rovers and Preston North End on their return to Scotland from their warm-weather training camp in Spain.
A club statement read: "Hearts will host Stoke City next month in Gary Locke’s testimonial match, subject to Scottish FA approval.
"The English Championship side will visit Tynecastle park to face Robbie Neilson’s first-team on Saturday, July 23rd at 3pm.
"After more than 20 years of sterling service to Hearts, it was announced last year that club legend Lockie would be granted a testimonial year.
"A former player, captain, Scottish Cup-winner, coach, manager and current Principal Ambassador, Lockie has been honoured in a series of events, the penultimate of which is the visit of Michael O’Neill’s side to Gorgie as both teams continue their preparations for the season ahead.
"Tickets will be priced at £12 for adults, £6 for concessions and under 16s, and £4 for under 13s. Fans can buy their tickets now by visiting Hearts eTickets by clicking here or in person at the Hearts Ticket Office at Tynecastle. Please note that there will be no phone sales for this game.
"The Jambos’ pre-season schedule has begun to take shape, with other top team friendlies against East Fife (Jul 5), Spartans (Jul 6), Bonnyrigg Rose (Jul 9), Tranmere Rovers (Jul 13) and Preston North End (Jul 20) also confirmed."
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