McGlynn puts out rallying call to fans

The club announced this week it will make ten per cent of its shares available for purchase, with a long-term view to fan ownership, if there is an appetite for it.

With Vladimir Romanov struggling to find a buyer for the debt-saddled Tynecastle club, McGlynn reckons getting the supporters on board could be the best long-term option.

He said: “We are very hopeful that the Hearts fans will buy into it. It is difficult times and I think the fans realise that. Mr Romanov has put up ten per cent of shares for the fans to take up so I look at it optimistically. I think the fans would like to see fan ownership. Motherwell are going down a similar route. And on the continent in places like Germany, there are a few clubs doing that.

“Whether it is the last throw of the dice, I am not really sure. The board look at it as a chance to produce money which will develop youth and help us continue in the near future as well.

“It is a rallying call to buy into the club when it needs it. It could be difficult to get fans on board but I am promoting it as something for the short term and the long term.

“The club have recognised that there’s a problem and they’re trying to do something to get out of it.

“If everyone could rally round and fill every seat in Tynecastle – particularly against Ross County – it would be a step in the right direction.”