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Bloom says Old Firm cash can be toppled by Jamestown recruitment

- SCOTT MCDERMOTT

TONY BLOOM knows Hearts will never be able to compete with the financial clout of the Old Firm.

But he reckons that, by having the BEST recruitment in Scotland, the Jambos can bridge the gap to Glasgow's big two.

With Dermot Desmond's millions at Celtic and Rangers backed by the 49ers, Bloom accepts they'll have more cash than Hearts, especially with worldwide fanbases.

But the Brighton owner, who has pumped £10 million into the Tynecastle club, has still tipped Hearts to disrupt their dominance at the top of the Premiership.

Bloom is confident Hearts will be champions in the next 10 years and wants to see Derek McInnes, inset, and his side compete at the highest level in Europe.

With access to Jamestown Analytics, he's convinced they can develop a player trading model that will close the gap just like he's done at Brighton and at Belgian side Union St-Gilloise.