Hearts defender Christian Borchgrevink has opened up on the terrifying scenes at Celtic Park that saw away players left bloodied following a mass pitch invasion. The Norwegian star described the atmosphere as "complete chaos" after home supporters flooded the field to celebrate a dramatic title victory.
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into "unacceptable levels of violence" following Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title-clinching victory over Hearts. The celebrations, which saw thousands of fans gather in Glasgow, were marred by clashes that left several police officers injured and Hearts personnel in a "disturbing" situation.
Hearts have released a scathing statement condemning the "shameful" events that unfolded at Celtic Park following the conclusion of their match against Celtic. Citing serious physical and verbal abuse directed at players and staff, the club confirmed they were forced to abandon post-match media duties due to a "menacing and threatening atmosphere" caused by a chaotic pitch invasion during Celtic’s title celebrations.
Martin O'Neill has admitted the physical and emotional demands of management are taking their toll after he stepped out of retirement to lead Celtic to a sensational Scottish Premiership title. Following the clinching victory against Hearts, the legendary coach remained coy on whether he will remain in the Parkhead dugout beyond the upcoming Scottish Cup final, citing his age.
Celtic have secured the Scottish Premiership title in breathtaking fashion, defeating Hearts on a pulsating final day of the season. The Hoops survived an afternoon of incredible tension to get over the line, eventually sparking scenes of unbridled joy across the green half of Glasgow.
A cheeky billboard outside Celtic Park is offering supporters a luxury holiday in exchange for their tickets to Celtic’s final-day clash with Hearts. The stunt, launched by travel company loveholidays, comes ahead of a match that will decide the Scottish Premiership title.
Outgoing Rangers captain James Tavernier has revealed the depth of his frustration following a breakdown in communication with manager Danny Rohl. The long-serving defender was a shock omission from the matchday squad during the 2-1 defeat to Hibernian, a game intended to be his final appearance at Ibrox after 11 years of service.
Five months after his dramatic exit from Parkhead, Wilfried Nancy has finally broken his silence on his ill-fated spell as Celtic manager. The Frenchman arrived in Glasgow with a big reputation from MLS but saw his tenure cut short after just 33 days and a string of catastrophic results.
Chris Sutton has hit back at the "over the top" reaction to Celtic’s dramatic late penalty against Motherwell, suggesting that much of the outrage is rooted in a desire to see the Hoops fail. The former Celtic striker dismissed claims from Gary Lineker and other high-profile pundits who labeled the decision as one of the worst in the history of VAR.
Former Liverpool and Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence following a legal dispute over unpaid child support. The 45-year-old was found guilty of failing to meet financial obligations to his ex-wife, Valerie Bishop, dating back to March 2024.
Hearts manager Derek McInnes has launched a scathing attack on the decision to award Celtic a last-gasp penalty against Motherwell, branding the call "disgusting". The controversial spot-kick, converted by Kelechi Iheanacho, ensures a winner-takes-all showdown for the Scottish Premiership title this Saturday.
The Scottish Premiership title race is heading for a sensational final-day showdown after a night of unimaginable drama. Celtic secured a vital victory at Motherwell through a highly disputed stoppage-time penalty, keeping them just one point behind leaders Hearts. The two rivals will now clash in Glasgow this Saturday in a winner-takes-all battle for the championship crown.
James Tavernier's legendary 11-year spell at Rangers has reached a dramatic and controversial conclusion following a heated confrontation with manager Danny Rohl. The Ibrox captain was sensationally dropped from the matchday squad for the Scottish Premiership clash against Hibernian and was almost denied the chance to say goodbye to the club's fans.
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Celtic star Daizen Maeda produced a moment of pure magic to settle the latest Old Firm derby, sending Parkhead into a frenzy with a breathtaking overhead kick. The stunning acrobatic effort helped the Hoops secure a vital 3-1 victory over Rangers to move within one point of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.
Robbie Keane would be a “great addition” for Celtic, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the former Hoops loanee being backed to bring a coaching quality to Parkhead that any return for Ange Postecoglou would lack. The Old Firm giants find themselves back in the market for a new head coach, with a couple of familiar faces figuring prominently in collective thoughts.
Martin O’Neill has proved during a surprising return to management at Celtic that age is just a number, with Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why epic speeches are allowing the 74-year-old to flourish. The Northern Irishman has answered two SOS calls from Parkhead this season and may yet end the 2025-26 campaign with a fourth Scottish Premiership title to his name.
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