Hearts criticised public comments that defended fans who entered the pitch at Celtic Park, calling them highly irresponsible and undermining the seriousness of the situation. Police Scotland investigated after supporters spilled onto the field to celebrate Callum Osmand’s 98th-minute goal during Celtic’s 3-1 win to secure the Scottish Premiership. Hearts players faced confrontation from some fans, and Celtic apologised earlier after opponents were forced to leave quickly. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill rejected claims the events embarrassed Scottish football. Hearts said it wrote to the SPFL and Scottish FA, expressing concern that pitch invasions could determine match duration. Hearts shareholder Tony Bloom claimed some players were assaulted, and Police Scotland assessed whether any criminality occurred.
"We are aware of highly irresponsible comments made publicly this week, which appear to seek to defend those who entered the pitch on Saturday and undermine the gravity of the situation. Those remarks carry dangerous implications, and we call upon the football authorities to ensure that this matter is addressed with the seriousness it demands, and with the full cooperation of all involved."
"The final whistle hadn't gone, so no supporters should have been on the pitch. The Hearts players were in danger and one or two got assaulted. Police are investigating whether there was any criminality involved."
"Hearts added they have written to both the SPFL and Scottish FA to set out their observations and also expressing our concern that a troubling precedent has been set whereby a pitch invasion can effectively determine the duration of a football match."
"Police Scotland are investigating after fans spilled on to the pitch to celebrate Callum Osmand's 98th-minute goal, as Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 to win the Scottish Premiership. Hearts players were confronted by some fans, and Celtic apologised to their opponents earlier this week after they were forced to make a quick exit from the stadium."
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