Tony Bloom says he would be really disappointed if Hearts fail to win the Scottish Premiership by 2035. The Brighton chairman vowed to disrupt the pattern of domination which has been in place for far too long when completing the purchase of a 29% stake in the Edinburgh club. At the time, in June 2025, he also shared his ambition to achieve top spot within a decade.
Hearts came agonisingly close to a first title since 1960 last season, leading the league for 250 days before a dramatic final-day defeat at Celtic Park. Bloom said the way the season ended was exceptionally disappointing for the club and for him as well. "At the end of the day, we've got to accept what's happened, if not be happy about how things ended," he told Sky Sports.
Celtic and Rangers have won every title since Aberdeen's 1985 success, the so-called Old Firm stranglehold. Bloom is confident Hearts are on track to break that dominance. "I'd be really disappointed if Hearts have not won the Scottish Premiership within the 10 years," he said when reminded of his initial target.
The chairman's comments make clear that his investment is built around a long-term goal rather than a short-term fix. With the club having come so close last season, Bloom believes the foundations are in place for a serious challenge to Scottish football's established order.
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