Ann Budge reveals two big plans for Hearts as she prepares to stay at least two more years

Ann Budge will remain Hearts chairwoman for at least the next two years to complete Tynecastle Park’s main stand and help the club return to European competition.

The 73-year-old passed her 75.1 per cent majority shareholding to supporters via Foundation of Hearts on Monday, but she still has unfinished business in Gorgie.

She will continue to chair the board with two key aspirations in mind – firstly the £22million stadium redevelopment. “I’ve committed to two years and beyond that I think I can still add value and if the fans still want me, I’ll take it from there. But we all know how old I am so maybe in two years time it will be time for me to back out,” she said.