Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
Celtic retained their Scottish Premiership title after defeating Hearts 3-1, marking their fifth consecutive championship win. Despite Hearts scoring first, Celtic quickly equalized and secured their victory with two late goals. The match ended in disappointment for Hearts fans, who had hoped for a historic win after 66 years without a top-flight league trophy.
- ▪Celtic's victory means they have won the title for the fifth year in a row.
- ▪Hearts needed only a draw to win their first top-flight trophy in 66 years.
- ▪Celtic fans celebrated on the pitch while Hearts players were escorted down the tunnel.
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Heartbreak for Hearts as Celtic take title24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBenjamin RussellPAA 3-1 defeat at the hands of Celtic ended Heart's dreams of taking the titleHearts have missed out on the chance to win their first top flight league trophy in 66 years after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Scottish Premiership holders Celtic. The Edinburgh side only needed a draw to end the 40 year dominance of Glasgow clubs but Celtic ultimately triumphed, retaining the title for the fifth year in a row.Despite the Jambos scoring the first goal of the match, Celtic quickly equalised and two late goals - by Daizen Maeda and substitute Callum Osmand - sealed their fate.Celtic captain Callum McGregor said he was "speechless" at the result, adding: "You can see what this means to everyone,…
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