Hearts: Brighton owner Tony Bloom sees £9.86m investment offer in Scottish Premiership club passed at EGM | Football News
Brighton’s owner’s owner’s owner, Tony Bloom, was officially adopted.
His proposal to acquire a 29% participation in the club for 9.86 million pounds sterling was submitted to a vote by the Foundation of Hearts – the group of supporters who has the holding of Tynecastle Park.
The shareholders have now officially approved the investment at an extraordinary general meeting with the agreement which should be finalized soon.
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After the appointment of Derek Mcinnes, the CEO of Hearts, Andrew McKinlay, spoke to Sky Sports News of Tony Bloom’s investment, contesting the title and more
Discussions had been underway for months for Bloom to invest personally in the club, while Hearts announced an agreement with his analysis company last November.
Hearts used Jamestown Analytics – who also works with Brighton, Belgian Club Union Saint -Gilloie and Como d’Italie – to appoint Neil Crichley, who was released earlier this season, and Derek Mcinnes last week.
The foundation of hearts stressed that hearts will not be part of a “multi-club system” and have confirmed that they will not become feeder clubs in Brighton or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Hearts can become a “disruptor” in Scottish football
A consultation period saw Bloom’s investment plans for approved hearts
In a press release, the president of the Foundation of Hearts, Gerry Mallon, added: “We now have a wonderful opportunity, I believe, to start taking up the challenge of becoming a disruptor of the long -standing status quo in Scottish football.
“It will take time, and continuous financial commitment will have to be increased – current members, current and new, to achieve this goal, but we have never been better placed to achieve this position.
“Tony Bloom’s decision to invest in Hearts was very based on the many advantages he saw at Tynecastle through the club in possession of fans, including its financial security through the level of our promise.”
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Derek Mcinnes spoke of his goal of delivering Tony Bloom’s silverware and investment after being appointed director
Last year, the Rivals of Hearts Hibernian accepted an investment of 6 million pounds sterling by the president of Bournemouth, Bill Foley, and Black Knight Group, for a 25%participation.
Bill Foley and The Black Knights by Bournemouth invested in Hibernian
The Paster Road Club refused other offers – including takeover offers – before continuing with Foley.
When asked if some of these options could still invest in another Scottish premiere club and proven to be potentially influential, said executive director of Hibs, Ian Gordon Sky Sports News: “It could happen, but ultimately, it is Hibs and Hibs which are the best version of itself.
“Me and my family always have the best interest of the club. And when we make these decisions, it is always with Hibs on the front of our mind.”
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