Scottish national head coach Steve Clarke criticized fans spilling onto the pitch to celebrate in domestic matches, calling it a bad look for Scottish football. He praised the Tartan Army for avoiding pitch invasions at Hampden Park during Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against Denmark. Heart of Midlothian condemned “shameful scenes” at Celtic Park, saying their players were forced to make a hasty exit as home fans entered the field after a late victory. Celtic apologized to Hearts, while interim manager Martin O’Neill said it was “nonsense” to claim the pitch invasion shamed Scottish football. Hearts reported serious physical and verbal abuse, Police Scotland planned investigations, and the Scottish Professional Football League awaited the match delegate’s report for possible action.
"“Absolutely,” he replied. “It just shows that you can enjoy yourself without going on the pitch. There's no need for people to go on the pitch. “The way it ended with the scenes on Saturday at Celtic Park is not good for Scottish football. It's a bad look. It doesn't do anybody any favours.”"
"Heart of Midlothian condemned “shameful scenes” they say forced their players to make a hasty exit from Celtic Park as home fans came on to the pitch to celebrate their victory seconds before the end of Saturday's Scottish title decider. Celtic apologised to the Tynecastle club in a statement, before interim manager Martin O'Neill responded by saying it was “nonsense” to suggest that the pitch invasion had shamed Scottish football."
"“It's much better if the people could celebrate but stay where they should stay,” Clarke said. “People invading the pitch is not righ"
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