American consortium buys Kelty Hearts
Scottish League 1 strugglers Kelty Hearts have been bought over by an American consortium led by the former owner of Danish second-tier club Helsingor.
www.bbc.co.ukKelty Hearts were acquired by an American consortium in January 2026, taking 80% ownership of the club and naming Jordan Gardner as a key director. The deal aims to secure the club’s future while maintaining strong community ties and expanding infrastructure, academy, and commercial development. Since their 2021 promotion to SPFL League One, Kelty Hearts have been working to consolidate their position and grow sustainably, including emphasis on the club’s community connections.[1][2][4][5]
Key points you might want to know now
- Ownership: 80% sold to Hearts Football Club LLC led by Jordan Gardner; 20% retained by Kelty Hearts FC Members Ltd.[2][1]
- Leadership: Gardner installed as director; current board retains some local representation to preserve community roots.[2]
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Ambition: Build on recent on-field progress with improved infrastructure, academy development, and community programs, while keeping financial prudence.[2]
Where to follow for updates
- Kelty Hearts official site and news section for press releases and match news.[5]
- SPFL club page and regional outlets (BBC Sport, STV) for match results and league context.[4][8]
Illustration: recent ownership change is a notable inflection point, similar to clubs that secure new investment while preserving community ownership threads.
Citations
- Ownership and buyer details:[1][2]
- Club ambitions and structure:[2]
- Context and historical performance:[4][5]