Hearts still waiting for Tynecastle safety certificate
Hearts still do not have a safety certificate for the redeveloped Tynecastle ahead of their scheduled return on Sunday.
The stadium did not pass an inspection by City of Edinburgh Council safety officers on Friday - but the club are confident of getting the go-ahead on Saturday.
Hearts are due to open their new main stand when they host Partick Thistle on Sunday.
The Ladbrokes Premiership club are preparing a statement to give supporters a full update.
Budge later assured fans everything possible was being done to satisfy council officers.
She said: "Following our meeting with CEC officials this morning, there are a few elements of work still to be completed. Our construction management team is very confident that this will be achieved.
"A final visit will take place tomorrow at 12noon, following which I hope to be able to issue a 'we are open for business' message early tomorrow afternoon. However...no guarantees!