Hearts: Derek McInnes may live to regret seething reaction to Celtic penalty, it’s perfect fuel for the Bhoys

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(Credit: Imago) Thu 14 May 2026 7:00, UK Hearts boss Derek McInnes pulled no punches with his reaction to Celtic’s stoppage-time penalty in his interview after his team beat Falkirk 3-0. MotherwellStatsCeltic48%Possession52%1.21xG1.375Shots on Target32Big Chances425Touches in Opposition Box204Corners3The final stats from Celtic’s win vs Motherwell, as per Fotmob.McInnes was evidently seething with John Beaton’s call to award a penalty kick to the Bhoys, as he labelled the decision as “disgusting” during his post-match interview.

The 54-year-old continued to labour the point throughout his thoughts, as he suggested that his team are “up against everybody,” and also noted that it felt as though Celtic had been “given” the penalty in soft fashion. His frustration was understandable, but he could yet live to regret the angry way that he put his point across, as he has essentially done O’Neill’s team talk for him ahead of Sunday.

McInnes always wears his heart on his sleeve in his role as Hearts’ chief, but a boss who is more experienced in title-chasing situations would likely have handled his interview in a much calmer fashion. Ex-Hearts star labels John Beaton call a ‘disgrace’Ex-Hearts star Ryan Stevenson was fuming with Celtic’s penalty, as he made his frustration clear while speaking on BBC Sportsound.