Hearts have turned down a takeover bid from the son of former Liverpool supremo George Gillett. Owner Ann Budge has revealed she rejected the move from Foster Gillett, insisting the club does not need a period of upheaval.
She insists her intention remains to honour the commitment to hand the Tynecastle reins over to supporters' group the Foundation of Hearts.It follows the club backing away from takeover talks with Barnsley chief Paul Conway in March.Gillett, who was also on the board at Anfield, has previously been linked with a takeover at English Championship outfit Derby County.
But Budge told BBC Scotland on Thursday: "My plan has always been to hand the club over to supporters and nothing has changed.