Tony Bloom in message to Hearts fans ahead of top of table clash with Celtic

Tony Bloom has issued a message to the Hearts support ahead of this weekend’s top of the table clash with Celtic.

The league leaders host the champions at Tynecastle on Sunday afternoon.

Derek McInnes’ side go into the game five points clear at the Premiership summit after an impressive start to the season.

The Jambos have won seven and drew one of their first eight games.

If they win on Sunday they will move to eight points ahead of second placed Celtic.

The Brighton and Hove Albion owner, who bought a 29.9% stake in the Gorgie club earlier this year, has stated his intention of disrupting the usual order of Scottish football by putting an end to the 40-year dominance of the Old Firm.

Bloom has revealed his excitement as Hearts enter an “amazing new chapter” and urged fans to be part of it.

In a message that will be published in the match programme, he said: “Our club is the largest fan-owned club in the UK. Not only is that something to be very proud of but it’s also one of the key reasons I decided to invest in Hearts.

“Something exciting is happening at the club and I urge you all to support the club by supporting the Foundation of Hearts.

“Come and be a part of this amazing new chapter.”