Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHearts have formally questioned the Scottish football authorities regarding the "premature ending" of their title decider against Celtic, which saw Celtic secure the Scottish Premiership. The match concluded after Celtic's Callum Osmand scored a stoppage-time goal, leading to a pitch invasion by home supporters at Celtic Park. Despite the SPFL stating the match ended before the invasion, Hearts expressed concern that a "troubling precedent" has been set where fan actions dictated the game's duration. The Edinburgh club is assisting Police Scotland with investigations into the events and has condemned the pitch invasion, stressing its serious potential consequences. Celtic's 3-1 victory marked their 14th Scottish Premiership title in 15 seasons, thwarting Hearts' ambition to break the Old Firm's long-standing dominance. In fullHearts question ‘premature ending’ of title decider after pitch invasion from Celtic fansThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Hearts seek answers from football authorities over ‘premature ending’ to Celtic clash
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHearts have formally questioned the Scottish football authorities regarding the "premature ending" of their title decider against Celtic, which saw Celtic secure the Scottish Premiership. The match concluded after Celtic's Callum Osmand scored a stoppage-time goal, leading to a pitch invasion by home supporters at Celtic Park. Despite the SPFL stating the match ended before the invasion, Hearts expressed concern that a "troubling precedent" has been set where fan actions dictated the game's duration. The Edinburgh club is assisting Police Scotland with investigations into the events and has condemned the pitch invasion, stressing its serious potential consequences. Celtic's 3-1 victory marked their 14th Scottish Premiership title in 15 seasons, thwarting Hearts' ambition to break the Old Firm's long-standing dominance. In fullHearts question ‘premature ending’ of title decider after pitch invasion from Celtic fansThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
