Hearts condemn shameful abuse after Celtic title win

Hearts have issued a statement condemning the "shameful" and "disgraceful" scenes that followed Celtic's title‑deciding victory at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club called the treatment of players and staff "deeply disturbing" and urged authorities to protect the integrity of the game. Celtic secured their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title with a 3-1 win on the final day. Callum Osmand scored the third goal for Celtic, sealing the victory. The goal triggered a mass pitch invasion, during which Hearts players were antagonised and confronted by the invading crowd. Those who entered the pitch were audibly booed by spectators in the stands. Hearts emphasized that the behaviour was unacceptable and demanded immediate action from police and football authorities. The club stressed that such incidents threaten the safety of players, staff and supporters. The statement highlighted the need for stronger security measures at future matches to prevent similar disturbances. Hearts called on officials to ensure that the sport remains safe and respectable. Authorities are now expected to review the incident and consider appropriate sanctions. The club hopes that decisive steps will be taken to safeguard the game's integrity in upcoming fixtures.