Ex-refs chief expects Celtic investigation to ramp up amid 'very serious' footage
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Credit: Sky Sports Scotland Sun 17 May 2026 8:00, UK Celtic and Hearts could be at the centre of a “serious” investigation from the Scottish FA following the pitch invasion at Celtic Park.That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that supporters must be deterred from entering the field after the emergence of new footage.After Callum Osmand fired home the Hoops’ third on Saturday, 16 May, tapping into an empty net, fans poured onto the pitch, with the idea of Celtic being handed a points deduction already being mooted.Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 to lift the Scottish Premiership title for a fifth consecutive season, and while the season has concluded, the fallout from the full-time scenes is unlikely to go anywhere any time soon. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUBKeith Hackett urges Scottish FA to investigate Celtic Park scenesFootage is now going viral on social media of multiple Hearts players being assaulted during the pitch invasion, and Hackett is absolutely furious that such an incident has been allowed to unfold.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “There appears to be clear evidence that Hearts players were attacked by Celtic fans in that end-of-game fracas.“This really is a very serious matter with regard to that pitch incursion. This puts the matter on a different level, and the Scottish FA must now carry out a thorough investigation.Ugly scenes at the end of Celtic v Hearts at Parkhead today.
Several Hearts players were accosted by Celtic fans during an injury-time pitch invasion.We have been here before in Scottish football this season. The safety of players and match officials must be at the forefront of their actions.”Rival supporters continue to question Celtic vs Hearts incidentRival supporters, and especially those at Ibrox, are questioning whether the game should at least be replayed after it appeared Don Robertson wanted to restart play following Celtic’s third goal.However, with the pitch completely covered by a pitch invasion, the Hoops were crowned Scottish Premiership champions for the 56th time.