But he has doubts over whether the Albion chairman’s involvement can take Hearts to the title this season.

The race for the Scottish Premier crown might become a bit clearer this afternoon after Rangers have played Celtic at Ibrox.

But, in reality, we are some way from knowing who will end up on top.

Hearts, in whom Albion chairman Bloom has taken an investment of almost 30%, went seven points clear of Rangers with their 1-0 win at home to Aberdeen.

Celtic were two points further back but with a game in hand on both the sides above them.

Ex-Albion boss McGhee has expressed doubts over whether Hearts can stay top in his homeland.

But he appreciates the difference Bloom has made.

McGhee, the former Aberdeen, Celtic and Scotland striker, Motherwell, Aberdeen and Dundee boss and Scotland assistant manager, told The Argus: “I think there are two things with Tony.

“There’s the immediate impact he has had on Hearts, and their performance, and how they are doing it now, changing the way they work there.

“But I think in terms...