Emotion hits Hearts players after brutal Celtic loss

FootballSports
17 May 2026 • 1:44 AM MYT
The Independent
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Emotion hits Hearts players after brutal Celtic loss

  • Hearts suffered a 3-1 defeat to Celtic on the final day, conceding the Scottish Premiership title.
  • Following the match, some Hearts players, including Lawrence Shankland, were confronted and abused by Celtic supporters during a pitch invasion.
  • Hearts players were visibly emotional and upset upon their return to Tynecastle, despite receiving a hero's welcome from their own fans.
  • Manager Derek McInnes was seen consoling his team after they narrowly missed out on their first title since 1960.
  • Pundits James McFadden and Chris Sutton condemned the 'unacceptable' behaviour of Celtic fans towards the Hearts players.

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