Mackay has been a harsh critic of chief executive Chris Robinson and proposals to sell Tynecastle Stadium.

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Hearts also say their game against Aberdeen has been given the green light after Tynecastle stadium passed a safety inspection on Friday morning.

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Unless the ownership of Tynecastle Stadium is split from ownership of the club, with its property redevelopment an option, and although Hearts could face a big points penalty, they ought to be able to pick themselves up under new ownership.

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