Brendan Rodgers says he "has enough to worry about at Celtic" and hasn't concerned himself with Tony Bloom's claim Hearts can challenge for second spot in the Scottish Premiership this season. The Brighton owner bought a 29% non-voting stake in the club earlier this year and suggested the Tynecastle side have a "very good chance" of at least finishing second in the top flight this term.

Tony Bloom watched from the stand as Hearts took control of the Scottish title race. The Albion chairman saw the Edinburgh club in whom he has invested beat Celtic 3-1. The result takes them eight points cl;ear at the top of the table. Victory will have been a timely tonic for Bloom after the Seagulls lost at Manchester United on Saturday.

TONY BLOOM will not hand title-chasing Hearts more cash in January because UEFA won’t let him. The Brighton chairman has already invested £10million in the Tynecastle club in return for a 29 per

The 40-year dominance of Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers in Scottish soccer looks to be in serious danger of ending. Hearts underscored its status as a genuine threat to the Old Firm by beating Celtic 3-1 on Sunday to open up an eight-point lead in the Scottish Premiership.

Hearts faced off against Celtic on Sunday and here’s our take from the press box. It promised to be a day that’d go down in folklore and it might viewed as a defining one come May after a 3-1 Hearts win over Celtic.

Head coach Derek McInnes says Hearts will be ready to spend in the January transfer market even if Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom cannot plough any more cash into a title splurge because of European rules. (Daily Record)

James Anderson, a philanthropist with a passion for football, believes that with the right resources and a structural approach, Hearts can emulate the successes of smaller clubs in Europe, such as Villarreal and Atalanta. By addressing the financial disparities in Scottish football, Anderson highlights the potential for growth and competitiveness.

James Anderson was so excited by Tony Bloom's Hearts vision that it sent him sprawling to a London pavement after an introductory meeting. And the Jambos' surging start to the season is nothing compared to what's to come if Anderson is right about when the new model in Gorgie will really start paying dividends.

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.