Heart of Midlothian owner Ann Budge is hopeful a new Covid testing technique can speed up the process of getting fans back into Tynecastle.
It’s almost a year since Jambos were able to attend the famous old ground for a 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Motherwell last March.
Since then, clubs have been put under a financial squeeze with no gate money coming in and revenue from live streaming being relied on.
Hearts have also had to contend with demotion to the Championship on top of that.
They look set for a return to the top flight at the first time of asking under Robbie Neilson, but have had to play in front of empty stands all season.
However a new antigen Covid testing procedure that gives results in just 15 minutes has given cause for optimism that punters can get back through the turnstiles quickly.
Budge acted as a guinea pig as trials were undertaken at the club today, and a solution can't come quick enough with Budge undure how many clubs would survive mich longer if fans aren’t back in stadiums next season.
She told Sky Sports: “That’s the major question. It’s a huge, huge challenge for all of us as everybody knows.
“Let me put it this way, if we have to go another season with no fans, I’m not sure how many clubs could actually survive. So it is fundamental that we actually do everything in our power to expedite that situation and try and come up with a solution.”
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