Following today's news that the Scottish Premier League is now seeking a new broadcast TV partner Hearts issued the following statement:

Managing director Campbell Ogilvie said: "While the current situation regarding Setanta is disappointing, we must look to the future.

"We now have an opportunity to create a new and rewarding broadcast partnership for the future of the Scottish Premier League.

"The league is an excellent product and I am confident that there are significant tangible benefits for our future broadcast partners.

"At Hearts, for some time now, we have been preparing for an increasingly challenging business environment. Because of this approach, the present circumstances are manageable and I am confident that we can come through this period positively.

"Our wider prudence and an ongoing focus on increasing operational efficiencies and improving revenue streams is ensuring that Hearts is well prepared to weather this particular situation."